Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

240

Total Quantity

17.2K

NHS Cost

£2.9K

vs National Avg

+82.2%

THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 240 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,894 to the NHS. This is 82.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	240
Total Quantity	17,223
Total NHS Cost	£2,894
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+82.2%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	240 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+82.2% 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.