Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
172
Total Quantity
7,798
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+30.6%

THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 172 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,333 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items172
Total Quantity7,798
Total NHS Cost£1,333
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+30.6%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice172 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+30.6% 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.