Sodium bicarbonate vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 1.8× as often as Sodium bicarbonate in May 2026 — 890 items versus 503 in England.
503items
Sodium bicarbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
890items
Calcium carbonate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 503 | 890 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,745 | 11,270 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £132,692 | £16,910 |
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