Ispaghula husk Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
462
Total Quantity
21.9K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+250.7%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 462 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,678 to the NHS. This is 250.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 462 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,678 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +250.7% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 462 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +250.7% 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.