Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
244
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+85.2%
THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 244 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,179 to the NHS. This is 85.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,504 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,179 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.2% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +85.2% 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.