Ispaghula husk Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
252
Total Quantity
12.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+91.3%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 252 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,060 to the NHS. This is 91.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 252 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,167 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,060 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.3% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 252 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +91.3% 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.