Calcium carbonate vs Magnesium sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 3,426.7× as often as Magnesium sulfate in May 2026 — 34,267 items versus 10 in England.
34,267items
Calcium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10items
Magnesium sulfate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Magnesium sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 34,267 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 433,772 | 172 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,991 | £255 |
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