Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at MERTON LODGE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,340
Total Quantity
704.8K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+128.8%

MERTON LODGE SURGERY prescribed 1,340 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,474 to the NHS. This is 128.8% 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
121
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
113

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,340
Total Quantity704,766
Total NHS Cost£8,474
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+128.8%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,340 items
National average per practice586 items
Difference+128.8% 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.