Calcium carbonate vs Magnesium sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 3,234.5× as often as Magnesium sulfate in April 2026 — 35,580 items versus 11 in England.
35,580items
Calcium carbonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Magnesium sulfate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Magnesium sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 35,580 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,489 | 177 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £199,239 | £234 |
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