Calcium carbonate vs Zinc sulfate monohydrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 15.8× as often as Zinc sulfate monohydrate in May 2026 — 34,267 items versus 2,172 in England.
34,267items
Calcium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,172items
Zinc sulfate monohydrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Zinc sulfate monohydrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Zinc sulfate monohydrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 34,267 | 2,172 |
| Items, last 12 months | 433,772 | 26,846 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,991 | £29,081 |
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