Ispaghula husk Prescribing at DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
151
Total Quantity
6,962
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+14.6%
DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER prescribed 151 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,198 to the NHS. This is 14.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 151 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,962 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,198 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.6% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 151 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +14.6% 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.