Calcium carbonate vs Other zinc preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 299.4× as often as Other zinc preparations in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 122 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Other zinc preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Other zinc preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Other zinc preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Other zinc preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 1,220 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £2,205 |
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