Table 3

Summary of costs of colic/FGID in England 2014/2015

Cost areaValue (million)
Prescriptions of colic/reflux/constipation medicines£5.8
Prescriptions of colic/reflux/constipation formulas£0.9
Health visitor appointments£3.5
GP appointments (colic/reflux/constipation medicines and formula)£26.0
Admitted patient care£9.3
A&E visits£3.6
OTC colic medicines£13.6
OTC antiregurgitation formulas£9.6
Total costs£72.3
  • A&E, accident and emergency; FGID, functional gastrointestinal disorder; GP, general practitioner; OTC, over the counter.