Ispaghula husk Prescribing at HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

145

Total Quantity

6,761

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+10.1%

HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 145 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,174 to the NHS. This is 10.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	145
Total Quantity	6,761
Total NHS Cost	£1,174
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+10.1%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	145 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+10.1% 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.