Calcium carbonate vs Sucroferric oxyhydroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 1,226.9× as often as Sucroferric oxyhydroxide in April 2026 — 35,580 items versus 29 in England.
35,580items
Calcium carbonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29items
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Sucroferric oxyhydroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 35,580 | 29 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,489 | 516 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £199,239 | £6,265 |
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