Calcium carbonate vs Magnesium glycerophosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 7.7× as often as Magnesium glycerophosphate in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 4,716 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,716items
Magnesium glycerophosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Magnesium glycerophosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Magnesium glycerophosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Magnesium glycerophosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 4,716 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 54,060 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £330,891 |
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