Ispaghula husk Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
293
Total Quantity
13.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+122.4%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 293 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,289 to the NHS. This is 122.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 293 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,116 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,289 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.4% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 293 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +122.4% 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.