Ispaghula husk Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
415
Total Quantity
17.8K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+215%
FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 415 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,152 to the NHS. This is 215% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,832 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,152 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +215% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +215% 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.