Ispaghula husk Prescribing at LEVENSHULME MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

173

Total Quantity

7,750

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+31.3%

LEVENSHULME MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 173 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,326 to the NHS. This is 31.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	173
Total Quantity	7,750
Total NHS Cost	£1,326
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+31.3%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	173 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+31.3% 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.