Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations

National NHS prescribing (Prescription Cost Analysis) · Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Data updated March 2026

Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations was ranked 1013th of 1,794 medicines by items in March 2026, with 447 items, up 84.0% on a year earlier.

447items

Dispensed in March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

£5,432

Net ingredient cost · March 2026

NHSBSA PCA

4,574items

Dispensed in the last 12 months

NHSBSA PCA

Figure 1. Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations: national items dispensed by month

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

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Top presentations, March 2026

The individual products dispensed under Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations, by items this month.

Presentations of Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations, March 2026
Presentation	Items	Net ingredient cost
Pepto-Bismol 17.5mg/1ml oral suspension	189	£3,179
Rennie Deflatine chewable tablets	106	£929
Rennie Peppermint chewable tablets	80	£504
Pepto-Bismol 262.5mg chewable tablets	39	£648
Rennie Spearmint chewable tablets	31	£167
Rennie Sugar Free chewable tablets	2	£5

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