Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,371
Total Quantity
1.7M
NHS Cost
£22.8K
vs National Avg
+475.5%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 3,371 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,848 to the NHS. This is 475.5% 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
293
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
277
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,714,606 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,848 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +475.5% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +475.5% 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.