Alginic acid compound preparations
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
4.3M
NHS Cost
£29.8M
Practices
7,393
Avg per Practice
586
Overview
Alginic acid compound preparations is prescribed by 7,393 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 4,330,511 items were prescribed at a total cost of £29,754,733 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
367,079
Jun 2026
342,832
Jun 2026
369,938
Jun 2026
352,298
Jun 2026
349,172
Jun 2026
375,541
Jun 2026
360,099
Jun 2026
368,267
Jun 2026
381,388
Jun 2026
337,065
Jun 2026
357,936
Jun 2026
356,207
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 196.2K | 189 | 1,038 | +77.2% ▲ |
| B | 176.5K | 281 | 628 | +7.2% ▲ |
| DN | 164.9K | 94 | 1,755 | +199.5% ▲ |
| L | 164.2K | 154 | 1,066 | +82.0% ▲ |
| M | 135.8K | 195 | 696 | +18.9% ▲ |
| LS | 121.8K | 94 | 1,296 | +121.3% ▲ |
| NG | 110.8K | 145 | 764 | +30.5% ▲ |
| E | 98.0K | 155 | 632 | +8.0% ▲ |
| YO | 86.4K | 52 | 1,662 | +183.7% ▲ |
| DE | 86.4K | 89 | 971 | +65.7% ▲ |
| WA | 85.4K | 95 | 899 | +53.4% ▲ |
| PE | 85.1K | 97 | 877 | +49.7% ▲ |
| WF | 83.5K | 66 | 1,266 | +116.1% ▲ |
| NE | 83.0K | 151 | 550 | -6.2% ▼ |
| BD | 78.0K | 65 | 1,201 | +105.0% ▲ |
| CH | 71.1K | 73 | 974 | +66.3% ▲ |
| LE | 70.9K | 134 | 529 | -9.7% ▼ |
| SK | 69.5K | 74 | 939 | +60.3% ▲ |
| CV | 67.3K | 121 | 556 | -5.1% ▼ |
| OL | 58.9K | 80 | 736 | +25.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 8,826 |
| LARWOOD SURGERY | 8,079 |
| SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE | 7,756 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Paragraph: Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.