Ispaghula husk vs Bisacodyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk and Bisacodyl were dispensed at a similar rate in March 2026 (79,319 versus 77,120 items in England).
79,319items
Ispaghula husk · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
77,120items
Bisacodyl · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Bisacodyl: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Bisacodyl
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Bisacodyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,319 | 77,120 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,227 | 918,883 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £881,843 | £181,772 |
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