Calcium carbonate vs Other phosphate supplement preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 12.1× as often as Other phosphate supplement preparations in May 2026 — 34,267 items versus 2,821 in England.
34,267items
Calcium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,821items
Other phosphate supplement preparations · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Other phosphate supplement preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 34,267 | 2,821 |
| Items, last 12 months | 433,772 | 30,600 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,991 | £57,827 |
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