Calcium carbonate vs Magnesium glycerophosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 7.6× as often as Magnesium glycerophosphate in May 2026 — 34,267 items versus 4,526 in England.
34,267items
Calcium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,526items
Magnesium glycerophosphate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Magnesium glycerophosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 34,267 | 4,526 |
| Items, last 12 months | 433,772 | 54,412 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,991 | £321,341 |
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