Ispaghula husk Prescribing at NEWTON DRIVE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
230
Total Quantity
13.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+74.6%
NEWTON DRIVE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 230 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,394 to the NHS. This is 74.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,899 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,394 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.6% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +74.6% 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.