Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,550
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£22.1K
vs National Avg
+335.3%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,550 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,138 to the NHS. This is 335.3% 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
198
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
205
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,255,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,138 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +335.3% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +335.3% 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.