Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
88
Total Quantity
4,392
NHS Cost
£776
vs National Avg
-33.2%

THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 88 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £776 to the NHS. This is 33.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items88
Total Quantity4,392
Total NHS Cost£776
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-33.2%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice88 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference-33.2% 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.