Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
784
Total Quantity
376.6K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+33.8%
HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 784 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,462 to the NHS. This is 33.8% 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
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 784 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 376,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,462 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.8% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 784 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +33.8% 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.