Ispaghula husk Prescribing at MORTIMER SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
494
Total Quantity
21.1K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+275%
MORTIMER SURGERY prescribed 494 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,764 to the NHS. This is 275% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,764 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +275% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +275% 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.