Ispaghula husk Prescribing at COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
507
Total Quantity
24.4K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+284.9%
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 507 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,283 to the NHS. This is 284.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 507 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,390 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,283 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +284.9% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 507 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +284.9% 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.