Ispaghula husk Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

178

Total Quantity

11.6K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+35.1%

ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 178 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,112 to the NHS. This is 35.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	178
Total Quantity	11,612
Total NHS Cost	£2,112
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+35.1%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	178 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+35.1% 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.