Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE DOW SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
166
Total Quantity
9,008
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+26%
THE DOW SURGERY prescribed 166 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,538 to the NHS. This is 26% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 166 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,538 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 166 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +26% 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.