Calcium carbonate vs Other mineral formulation preparations
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 2,148.8× as often as Other mineral formulation preparations in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 17 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17items
Other mineral formulation preparations · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Other mineral formulation preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 17 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 162 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £316 |
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