Calcium carbonate vs Magnesium glycerophosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 7.9× as often as Magnesium glycerophosphate in June 2026 — 36,144 items versus 4,603 in England.
36,144items
Calcium carbonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,603items
Magnesium glycerophosphate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Magnesium glycerophosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 36,144 | 4,603 |
| Items, last 12 months | 434,168 | 54,573 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £204,740 | £333,573 |
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