Ispaghula husk Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
495
Total Quantity
28.9K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+275.8%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 495 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,250 to the NHS. This is 275.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,250 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +275.8% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +275.8% 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.