Ispaghula husk Prescribing at MERCHEFORD HOUSE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
244
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+85.2%
MERCHEFORD HOUSE prescribed 244 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,386 to the NHS. This is 85.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,614 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,386 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.2% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +85.2% 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.