Ispaghula husk Prescribing at ST ANDREWS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
197
Total Quantity
9,274
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+49.6%
ST ANDREWS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 197 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,589 to the NHS. This is 49.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 197 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,589 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.6% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 197 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +49.6% 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.