Ispaghula husk Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

210

Total Quantity

11.1K

NHS Cost

£1.9K

vs National Avg

+59.4%

RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 210 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,928 to the NHS. This is 59.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	210
Total Quantity	11,100
Total NHS Cost	£1,928
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+59.4%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	210 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+59.4% 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.