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Digestive Medication Spending
In 2025/26, NHS Kent and Medway spent over £2 million on medicines used to treat diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion and heartburn.
Many medicines for diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion and heartburn can be bought without a prescription from local pharmacies, supermarkets and convenience stores.
Choosing to buy these medicines yourself, where appropriate, helps the NHS make the best use of its resources.
Published: Jul 2, 2026