Ispaghula husk Prescribing at SHIRES HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
291
Total Quantity
11.9K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+120.9%
SHIRES HEALTHCARE prescribed 291 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,219 to the NHS. This is 120.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 291 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,917 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,219 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.9% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 291 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +120.9% 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.