Ispaghula husk Prescribing at WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
186
Total Quantity
8,066
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+41.2%

WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE prescribed 186 items of Ispaghula husk over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,454 to the NHS. This is 41.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Ispaghula husk is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items186
Total Quantity8,066
Total NHS Cost£1,454
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+41.2%

Ispaghula husk Prescribing Comparison

This practice186 items
National average per practice132 items
Difference+41.2% 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.