Ispaghula husk Prescribing at LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
201
Total Quantity
8,396
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+52.6%

LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 201 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,504 to the NHS. This is 52.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items201
Total Quantity8,396
Total NHS Cost£1,504
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+52.6%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice201 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+52.6% 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.