Ispaghula husk Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
137
Total Quantity
8,468
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+4%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 137 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,504 to the NHS. This is 4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 137 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,468 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,504 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 137 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +4% 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.