Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,089
Total Quantity
519.6K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+85.9%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,089 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,726 to the NHS. This is 85.9% 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
95
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,089 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 519,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,726 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.9% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,089 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +85.9% 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.