Ispaghula husk Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
243
Total Quantity
11.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+84.5%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 243 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,155 to the NHS. This is 84.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,076 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,155 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.5% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +84.5% 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.