Ispaghula husk Prescribing at WESTWOOD CLINIC

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,620

NHS Cost

£455

vs National Avg

-43.1%

WESTWOOD CLINIC prescribed 75 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £455 to the NHS. This is 43.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	75
Total Quantity	2,620
Total NHS Cost	£455
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-43.1%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice	75 items
National average per practice	132 items
Difference	-43.1% 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.