Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
769
Total Quantity
343.3K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+31.3%
THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 769 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,851 to the NHS. This is 31.3% 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
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 769 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 343,342 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,851 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.3% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 769 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +31.3% 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.