Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
3,144
Total Quantity
1.7M
NHS Cost
£22.6K
vs National Avg
+436.7%

LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,144 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,615 to the NHS. This is 436.7% 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
242
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
270

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,144
Total Quantity1,691,492
Total NHS Cost£22,615
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+436.7%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,144 items
National average per practice586 items
Difference+436.7% 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.