Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,183
Total Quantity
614.9K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+102%

STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,183 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,192 to the NHS. This is 102% 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
115
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
79

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,183
Total Quantity614,890
Total NHS Cost£7,192
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+102%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,183 items
National average per practice586 items
Difference+102% 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.