Ispaghula husk Prescribing at SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
353
Total Quantity
18.2K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+168%
SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 353 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,150 to the NHS. This is 168% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 353 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,150 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 353 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +168% 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.