If a doctor prescribes a 500 mg calcium carbonate supplement with a 100 IU vitamin D supplement twice a day,this is considered a prescription drug.

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This is not necessarily considered a prescription drug. Calcium carbonate and vitamin D supplements are commonly available over-the-counter without a prescription. However, a doctor may prescribe a higher dose of these supplements or a specific brand for a patient's individual needs.

If a Doctor Prescribes a 500 Mg Calcium Carbonate Supplement