Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)

1,043

Total Quantity

492.7K

NHS Cost

£6.6K

vs National Avg

+78.1%

MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,043 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,575 to the NHS. This is 78.1% 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

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,043
Total Quantity	492,696
Total NHS Cost	£6,575
Presentations	16 different forms
vs National Average	+78.1%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,043 items
National average per practice	586 items
Difference	+78.1% 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.