Ispaghula husk Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
872
Total Quantity
42.5K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+562%
NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 872 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,344 to the NHS. This is 562% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 872 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,509 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,344 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +562% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 872 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +562% 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.