Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,326
Total Quantity
730.6K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+126.4%

CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,326 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,202 to the NHS. This is 126.4% 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
119
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,326
Total Quantity730,579
Total NHS Cost£9,202
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+126.4%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,326 items
National average per practice586 items
Difference+126.4% 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.