Ispaghula husk Prescribing at ALCONBURY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
249
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+89%
ALCONBURY SURGERY prescribed 249 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,747 to the NHS. This is 89% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,334 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,747 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +89% vs national average |
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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.