Gripe mixtures vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 890.0× as often as Gripe mixtures in May 2026 — 890 items versus 1 in England.
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Gripe mixtures · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Calcium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gripe mixtures versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gripe mixtures · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gripe mixtures | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 890 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16 | 11,270 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3 | £16,910 |
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