Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
235
Total Quantity
14.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+78.4%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 235 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,471 to the NHS. This is 78.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 235 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,562 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,471 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.4% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 235 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +78.4% 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.