Ispaghula husk Prescribing at POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

179

Total Quantity

9,642

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+35.9%

POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE prescribed 179 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,713 to the NHS. This is 35.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	179
Total Quantity	9,642
Total NHS Cost	£1,713
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+35.9%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	179 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+35.9% 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.