Ispaghula husk Prescribing at BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

171

Total Quantity

8,800

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

+29.8%

BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 171 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,519 to the NHS. This is 29.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	171
Total Quantity	8,800
Total NHS Cost	£1,519
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+29.8%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	171 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+29.8% 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.