Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
480
Total Quantity
26.1K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+264.4%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 480 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,529 to the NHS. This is 264.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,529 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +264.4% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +264.4% 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.