Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,388
Total Quantity
614.0K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+137%

FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 1,388 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,688 to the NHS. This is 137% 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
128
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
116

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,388
Total Quantity614,034
Total NHS Cost£10,688
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+137%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,388 items
National average per practice586 items
Difference+137% 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.