Ispaghula husk Prescribing at PENRYN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
469
Total Quantity
19.7K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+256%
PENRYN SURGERY prescribed 469 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,373 to the NHS. This is 256% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 469 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,740 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,373 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +256% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 469 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +256% 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.