Ispaghula husk Prescribing at SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
162
Total Quantity
11.9K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+23%

SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 162 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,206 to the NHS. This is 23% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items162
Total Quantity11,896
Total NHS Cost£2,206
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+23%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice162 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+23% 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.