Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at THE BARKANTINE PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,510
Total Quantity
772.3K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+157.8%

THE BARKANTINE PRACTICE prescribed 1,510 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,484 to the NHS. This is 157.8% 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

Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
129

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,510
Total Quantity772,327
Total NHS Cost£9,484
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+157.8%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,510 items
National average per practice586 items
Difference+157.8% 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.