Calcium carbonate vs Magnesium lactate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 401.4× as often as Magnesium lactate in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 91 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
91items
Magnesium lactate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Magnesium lactate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Magnesium lactate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Magnesium lactate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 91 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 1,085 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £28,873 |
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