Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE VILLAGE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
232
Total Quantity
9,872
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+76.1%

THE VILLAGE PRACTICE prescribed 232 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,701 to the NHS. This is 76.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items232
Total Quantity9,872
Total NHS Cost£1,701
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+76.1%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice232 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+76.1% 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.