Ispaghula husk Prescribing at NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
187
Total Quantity
8,718
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+42%
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 187 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,581 to the NHS. This is 42% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 187 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,718 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,581 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 187 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +42% 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.