Ispaghula husk Prescribing at ELM TREE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

4,220

NHS Cost

£757

vs National Avg

-39.3%

ELM TREE SURGERY prescribed 80 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £757 to the NHS. This is 39.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	80
Total Quantity	4,220
Total NHS Cost	£757
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-39.3%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	80 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	-39.3% 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.