Ispaghula husk Prescribing at HARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
190
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+44.2%

HARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 190 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,416 to the NHS. This is 44.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items190
Total Quantity13,348
Total NHS Cost£2,416
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+44.2%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice190 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+44.2% 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.