Ispaghula husk Prescribing at FOREST HEALTH CARE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
90
Total Quantity
3,930
NHS Cost
£660
vs National Avg
-31.7%

FOREST HEALTH CARE prescribed 90 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £660 to the NHS. This is 31.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items90
Total Quantity3,930
Total NHS Cost£660
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-31.7%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice90 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference-31.7% vs national average
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.