Ispaghula husk Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
334
Total Quantity
14.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+153.6%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 334 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,470 to the NHS. This is 153.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,470 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.6% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +153.6% 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.