Ispaghula husk Prescribing at ST JOHNS HOUSE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

143

Total Quantity

8,333

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+8.6%

ST JOHNS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 143 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,333 to the NHS. This is 8.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	143
Total Quantity	8,333
Total NHS Cost	£1,333
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+8.6%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	143 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+8.6% 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.