Ispaghula husk Prescribing at OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
219
Total Quantity
16.0K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+66.3%
OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 219 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,805 to the NHS. This is 66.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 219 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,805 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.3% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 219 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +66.3% 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.