Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

1,141

Total Quantity

633.1K

NHS Cost

£9.7K

vs National Avg

+94.8%

THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,141 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,705 to the NHS. This is 94.8% 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

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

104

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,141
Total Quantity	633,052
Total NHS Cost	£9,705
Presentations	18 different forms
vs National Average	+94.8%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,141 items
National average per practice	586 items
Difference	+94.8% 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.