Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
160
Total Quantity
8,548
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+21.5%

THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 160 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,457 to the NHS. This is 21.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items160
Total Quantity8,548
Total NHS Cost£1,457
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+21.5%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice160 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+21.5% vs national average
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.