Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at UNITY HEALTHCARE

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

Items (12m)
1,634
Total Quantity
828.9K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+179%

UNITY HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,634 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,290 to the NHS. This is 179% 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
161
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
133

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,634
Total Quantity828,924
Total NHS Cost£9,290
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+179%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,634 items
National average per practice586 items
Difference+179% 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.