Other calcium supplement preparations vs Calcium carbonate
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 22.5× as often as Other calcium supplement preparations in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 1,623 in England.
1,623items
Other calcium supplement preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other calcium supplement preparations versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other calcium supplement preparations · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other calcium supplement preparations | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,623 | 36,530 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,117 | 436,397 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £53,058 | £205,253 |
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