Sodium bicarbonate vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 1.8× as often as Sodium bicarbonate in March 2026 — 1,005 items versus 558 in England.
558items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,005items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium bicarbonate versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium bicarbonate · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 558 | 1,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,733 | 11,263 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £135,512 | £23,502 |
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