Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
435
Total Quantity
21.7K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+230.2%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 435 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,736 to the NHS. This is 230.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 435 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,716 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,736 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +230.2% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 435 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +230.2% 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.