Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,278
Total Quantity
626.4K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+118.2%
PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,278 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,262 to the NHS. This is 118.2% 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
97
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,278 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 626,442 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,262 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.2% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,278 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +118.2% 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.