Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,477
Total Quantity
747.6K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+152.2%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,477 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,138 to the NHS. This is 152.2% 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
127
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 747,644 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,138 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +152.2% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +152.2% 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.