Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations
Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations was ranked 1010th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 480 items, up 38.3% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Presentations 5 shown
- Average cost / item £13.31
- Year on year Up 38.3% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepto-Bismol 17.5mg/1ml oral suspension | 010102100BBAWAG | 230 | £4,083 |
| Rennie Deflatine chewable tablets | 010102100BBABAB | 92 | £925 |
| Rennie Peppermint chewable tablets | 010102100BBAQAF | 84 | £497 |
| Pepto-Bismol 262.5mg chewable tablets | 010102100BBBDAI | 41 | £654 |
| Rennie Spearmint chewable tablets | 010102100BBARAF | 33 | £228 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.