Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,056
Total Quantity
502.0K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+80.3%

CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,056 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,769 to the NHS. This is 80.3% 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
85
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
79

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,056
Total Quantity502,010
Total NHS Cost£6,769
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+80.3%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,056 items
National average per practice586 items
Difference+80.3% 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.