Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,559
Total Quantity
869.6K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+166.2%
BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,559 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,391 to the NHS. This is 166.2% 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
120
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,559 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 869,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,391 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.2% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,559 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +166.2% 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.