Calcium carbonate vs Sodium fluoride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium fluoride was dispensed 3.6× as often as Calcium carbonate in March 2026 — 129,961 items versus 36,530 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
129,961items
Sodium fluoride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Sodium fluoride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Sodium fluoride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Sodium fluoride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 129,961 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 1,474,874 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £2,983,164 |
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