Calcium carbonate vs Other mineral formulation preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 5,711.2× as often as Other mineral formulation preparations in May 2026 — 34,267 items versus 6 in England.
34,267items
Calcium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Other mineral formulation preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Other mineral formulation preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Other mineral formulation preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Other mineral formulation preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 34,267 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 433,772 | 161 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,991 | £68 |
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