Ispaghula husk Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
478
Total Quantity
28.5K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+262.9%
FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 478 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,852 to the NHS. This is 262.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 478 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,466 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,852 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +262.9% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 478 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +262.9% 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.