Ispaghula husk Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
215
Total Quantity
9,090
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+63.2%
ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 215 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,467 to the NHS. This is 63.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,467 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.2% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +63.2% 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.