Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,331
Total Quantity
659.1K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+127.2%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,331 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,189 to the NHS. This is 127.2% 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
129
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,331 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 659,060 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,189 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.2% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,331 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +127.2% 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.