Ispaghula husk Prescribing at CHALKHILL FAMILY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

105

Total Quantity

6,476

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

-20.3%

CHALKHILL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 105 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,142 to the NHS. This is 20.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	105
Total Quantity	6,476
Total NHS Cost	£1,142
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-20.3%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	105 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	-20.3% 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.