Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,387
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£17.2K
vs National Avg
+307.5%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 2,387 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,173 to the NHS. This is 307.5% 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
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,387 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,257,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,173 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +307.5% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,387 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +307.5% 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.