Ispaghula husk Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
261
Total Quantity
15.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+98.1%

WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 261 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,657 to the NHS. This is 98.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items261
Total Quantity15,480
Total NHS Cost£2,657
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+98.1%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice261 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+98.1% 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.