Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at FOREST PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
505
Total Quantity
237.1K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
-13.8%

FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 505 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,495 to the NHS. This is 13.8% below 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
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
43

Prescribing Details

Total Items505
Total Quantity237,096
Total NHS Cost£3,495
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-13.8%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice505 items
National average per practice586 items
Difference-13.8% 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.