Calcium carbonate vs Sucroferric oxyhydroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 730.6× as often as Sucroferric oxyhydroxide in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 50 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
50items
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Sucroferric oxyhydroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 50 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 523 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £10,919 |
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