Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
570
Total Quantity
30.1K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+332.7%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 570 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,417 to the NHS. This is 332.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 570 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,131 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,417 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +332.7% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 570 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +332.7% 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.