Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
338
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+156.6%
THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 338 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,719 to the NHS. This is 156.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,719 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.6% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +156.6% 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.