Ispaghula husk Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
687
Total Quantity
32.6K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+421.5%

DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 687 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,003 to the NHS. This is 421.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55

Prescribing Details

Total Items687
Total Quantity32,553
Total NHS Cost£6,003
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+421.5%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice687 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+421.5% vs national average
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.