Calcium carbonate vs Sucroferric oxyhydroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 951.2× as often as Sucroferric oxyhydroxide in June 2026 — 36,144 items versus 38 in England.
36,144items
Calcium carbonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38items
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Sucroferric oxyhydroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Sucroferric oxyhydroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Sucroferric oxyhydroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 36,144 | 38 |
| Items, last 12 months | 434,168 | 506 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £204,740 | £7,876 |
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