Sodium citrate vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 1,005.0× as often as Sodium citrate in February 2026 — 1,005 items versus 1 in England.
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Sodium citrate · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Calcium carbonate · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium citrate versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium citrate · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Sodium citrate | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 1,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14 | 11,263 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £5 | £23,502 |
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