Calcium carbonate vs Magnesium sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 3,044.2× as often as Magnesium sulfate in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 12 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12items
Magnesium sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Magnesium sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Magnesium sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Magnesium sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 12 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 180 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £402 |
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