Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

140

Total Quantity

9,870

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+6.3%

THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 140 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,717 to the NHS. This is 6.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	140
Total Quantity	9,870
Total NHS Cost	£1,717
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+6.3%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	140 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+6.3% 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.