Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
320
Total Quantity
152.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-45.4%
LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 320 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,697 to the NHS. This is 45.4% below 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
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 320 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 152,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,697 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.4% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 320 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | -45.4% 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.