Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at ASKERN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,436
Total Quantity
896.2K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+145.2%

ASKERN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,436 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,652 to the NHS. This is 145.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alginic acid compound preparations is classified under Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
121

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,436
Total Quantity896,210
Total NHS Cost£10,652
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+145.2%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,436 items
National average per practice586 items
Difference+145.2% vs national average
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.