Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE

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

Items (12m)

1,116

Total Quantity

594.2K

NHS Cost

£8.7K

vs National Avg

+90.5%

BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,116 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,733 to the NHS. This is 90.5% 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

104

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,116
Total Quantity	594,248
Total NHS Cost	£8,733
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+90.5%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,116 items
National average per practice	586 items
Difference	+90.5% 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.