Ispaghula husk Prescribing at HOLMHURST MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
86
Total Quantity
4,434
NHS Cost
£765
vs National Avg
-34.7%

HOLMHURST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 86 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £765 to the NHS. This is 34.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items86
Total Quantity4,434
Total NHS Cost£765
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-34.7%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice86 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference-34.7% 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.