Ispaghula husk Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,145

Total Quantity

50.3K

NHS Cost

£8.7K

vs National Avg

+769.2%

LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,145 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,744 to the NHS. This is 769.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

108

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,145
Total Quantity	50,339
Total NHS Cost	£8,744
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	+769.2%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,145 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+769.2% 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.