Ispaghula husk Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
369
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+180.1%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 369 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,026 to the NHS. This is 180.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 369 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,548 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,026 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +180.1% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 369 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +180.1% 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.