Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

150

Total Quantity

9,332

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+13.9%

THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE prescribed 150 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,683 to the NHS. This is 13.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	150
Total Quantity	9,332
Total NHS Cost	£1,683
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+13.9%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	150 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	+13.9% 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.