Ispaghula husk Prescribing at SHEPHALL HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
201
Total Quantity
8,073
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+52.6%

SHEPHALL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 201 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,525 to the NHS. This is 52.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items201
Total Quantity8,073
Total NHS Cost£1,525
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+52.6%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice201 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+52.6% vs national average
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.