Ispaghula husk Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
217
Total Quantity
10.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+64.7%
WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 217 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,868 to the NHS. This is 64.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,868 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.7% |
Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 132 items |
| Difference | +64.7% 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.