Ispaghula husk Prescribing at LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
192
Total Quantity
8,942
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+45.8%
LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY prescribed 192 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,542 to the NHS. This is 45.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,942 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,542 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.8% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +45.8% 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.