Ispaghula husk Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
239
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+81.4%
NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 239 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,282 to the NHS. This is 81.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 239 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,331 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,282 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.4% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 239 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +81.4% 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.