Calcium carbonate vs Zinc sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 44.0× as often as Zinc sulfate in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 831 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
831items
Zinc sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Zinc sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 831 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 10,495 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £7,660 |
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