Ispaghula husk Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
347
Total Quantity
13.5K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+163.4%
LONGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 347 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,408 to the NHS. This is 163.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,408 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.4% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +163.4% 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.