Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,784
Total Quantity
929.7K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+204.6%

WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 1,784 items of Alginic acid compound preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,872 to the NHS. This is 204.6% 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
149
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
142

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,784
Total Quantity929,732
Total NHS Cost£11,872
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+204.6%

Alginic acid compound preparations Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,784 items
National average per practice586 items
Difference+204.6% 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.