Ispaghula husk Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
490
Total Quantity
31.4K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+272%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 490 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,410 to the NHS. This is 272% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,410 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +272% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +272% 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.