Ispaghula husk Prescribing at ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
489
Total Quantity
24.8K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+271.2%
ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 489 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,612 to the NHS. This is 271.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,612 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +271.2% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +271.2% 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.