Ispaghula husk Prescribing at ST. JOHNS SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

221

Total Quantity

12.5K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+67.8%

ST. JOHNS SURGERY prescribed 221 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,096 to the NHS. This is 67.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	221
Total Quantity	12,500
Total NHS Cost	£2,096
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+67.8%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	221 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+67.8% 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.