Ispaghula husk Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
372
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+182.4%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 372 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,874 to the NHS. This is 182.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,874 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +182.4% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +182.4% 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.