Calcium carbonate vs Other phosphate supplement preparations
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 14.6× as often as Other phosphate supplement preparations in February 2026 — 33,667 items versus 2,299 in England.
33,667items
Calcium carbonate · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,299items
Other phosphate supplement preparations · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Other phosphate supplement preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Other phosphate supplement preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Other phosphate supplement preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 33,667 | 2,299 |
| Items, last 12 months | 434,738 | 29,321 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £191,240 | £45,781 |
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