Ispaghula husk Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
242
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+83.7%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 242 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,254 to the NHS. This is 83.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 242 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,254 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.7% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 242 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +83.7% 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.