Calcium carbonate vs Other magnesium preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 84.2× as often as Other magnesium preparations in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 434 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
434items
Other magnesium preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Other magnesium preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Other magnesium preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Other magnesium preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 434 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 2,073 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £525 |
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