Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,038
Total Quantity
507.9K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+77.2%
WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,038 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,835 to the NHS. This is 77.2% 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
109
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,038 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 507,894 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,835 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.2% |
Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,038 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 586 items |
| Difference | +77.2% 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.