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 Items353
Total Quantity18,156
Total NHS Cost£3,150
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+168%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice353 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+168% vs national average
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.