Ispaghula husk vs Bisacodyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk and Bisacodyl were dispensed at a similar rate in May 2026 (75,339 versus 74,577 items in England).
75,339items
Ispaghula husk · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
74,577items
Bisacodyl · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Bisacodyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 75,339 | 74,577 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,013 | 917,568 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £837,634 | £178,153 |
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