Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,508
Total Quantity
789.8K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+157.4%
UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,508 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,581 to the NHS. This is 157.4% 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
135
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 789,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,581 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +157.4% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +157.4% 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.