Ispaghula husk Prescribing at ELMWOOD FAMILY DOCTORS
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
310
Total Quantity
20.1K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+135.3%
ELMWOOD FAMILY DOCTORS prescribed 310 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,673 to the NHS. This is 135.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 310 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,108 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,673 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.3% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 310 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +135.3% 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.