Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE LOUGHTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
10.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+67%
THE LOUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 220 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,912 to the NHS. This is 67% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,060 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,912 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +67% 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.