Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE BIRCHES MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
86
Total Quantity
6,084
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-34.7%

THE BIRCHES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 86 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,062 to the NHS. This is 34.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items86
Total Quantity6,084
Total NHS Cost£1,062
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-34.7%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice86 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference-34.7% 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.