Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
803
Total Quantity
368.6K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+37.1%
HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 803 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,030 to the NHS. This is 37.1% 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
59
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 803 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 368,570 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,030 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.1% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 803 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +37.1% 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.