Ispaghula husk Prescribing at OLD MILL AND MILLGATES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

174

Total Quantity

7,740

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+32.1%

OLD MILL AND MILLGATES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 174 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,302 to the NHS. This is 32.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	174
Total Quantity	7,740
Total NHS Cost	£1,302
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+32.1%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	174 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+32.1% 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.