Ispaghula husk Prescribing at MEOPHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
216
Total Quantity
11.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+64%
MEOPHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 216 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,108 to the NHS. This is 64% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,108 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +64% 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.