Ispaghula husk Prescribing at ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
146
Total Quantity
8,190
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+10.8%

ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 146 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,391 to the NHS. This is 10.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items146
Total Quantity8,190
Total NHS Cost£1,391
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+10.8%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice146 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+10.8% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.