Ispaghula husk Prescribing at HORFIELD HC

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

181

Total Quantity

12.5K

NHS Cost

£2.2K

vs National Avg

+37.4%

HORFIELD HC prescribed 181 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,152 to the NHS. This is 37.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	181
Total Quantity	12,516
Total NHS Cost	£2,152
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+37.4%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	181 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+37.4% 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.