Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THE WICK HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

105

Total Quantity

6,710

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-20.3%

THE WICK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 105 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,158 to the NHS. This is 20.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	105
Total Quantity	6,710
Total NHS Cost	£1,158
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-20.3%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	105 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	-20.3% 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.