Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at AW SURGERIES

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

Items (12m)

1,101

Total Quantity

538.7K

NHS Cost

£7.4K

vs National Avg

+88%

AW SURGERIES prescribed 1,101 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,366 to the NHS. This is 88% 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

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,101
Total Quantity	538,740
Total NHS Cost	£7,366
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	+88%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,101 items
National average per practice	586 items
Difference	+88% vs national average

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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.