Calcium chloride vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 12,176.7× as often as Calcium chloride in March 2025 — 36,530 items versus 3 in England.
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Calcium chloride · March 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Calcium carbonate · March 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium chloride versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium chloride · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2025
| Measure | Calcium chloride | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2025 | 3 | 36,530 |
| Items, last 12 months | 31 | 436,397 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2025 | £36 | £205,253 |
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