Calcium carbonate vs Zinc sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 42.4× as often as Zinc sulfate in May 2026 — 34,267 items versus 808 in England.
34,267items
Calcium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
808items
Zinc sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Zinc sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Zinc sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Zinc sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 34,267 | 808 |
| Items, last 12 months | 433,772 | 10,298 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,991 | £7,067 |
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