Ispaghula husk Prescribing at NEWINGTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
189
Total Quantity
7,444
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+43.5%
NEWINGTON SURGERY prescribed 189 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,370 to the NHS. This is 43.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,444 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,370 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.5% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +43.5% 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.