Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations vs Alginic acid compound preparations

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)

Data updated May 2026

Alginic acid compound preparations was dispensed 740.3× as often as Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations in May 2026 — 355,365 items versus 480 in England.

480items

Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations · May 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

355,365items

Alginic acid compound preparations · May 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations versus Alginic acid compound preparations: national items dispensed by month

▬ Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations · ╌ Alginic acid compound preparations

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026

Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations versus Alginic acid compound preparations, May 2026
Measure	Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations	Alginic acid compound preparations
Items, May 2026	480	355,365
Items, last 12 months	4,881	4,394,364
Net ingredient cost, May 2026	£6,387	£3,325,642

See the full profile for Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations or Alginic acid compound preparations.