Ispaghula husk Prescribing at UPTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
345
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+161.9%
UPTON SURGERY prescribed 345 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,820 to the NHS. This is 161.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,968 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,820 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.9% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +161.9% 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.