Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at MEDLOCK VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,422
Total Quantity
786.5K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+142.8%
MEDLOCK VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,422 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,511 to the NHS. This is 142.8% 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
113
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,422 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 786,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,511 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.8% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,422 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +142.8% 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.