Ispaghula husk Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
17.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+240.9%
BEACON MEDICAL prescribed 449 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,166 to the NHS. This is 240.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,166 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +240.9% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +240.9% 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.