Ispaghula husk Prescribing at THIRSK DOCTORS SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
166
Total Quantity
7,740
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+26%

THIRSK DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 166 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,326 to the NHS. This is 26% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items166
Total Quantity7,740
Total NHS Cost£1,326
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+26%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice166 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+26% 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.