Ispaghula husk Prescribing at WESTERN ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
159
Total Quantity
8,440
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+20.7%
WESTERN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 159 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,531 to the NHS. This is 20.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 159 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,531 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.7% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 159 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +20.7% 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.