Ispaghula husk vs Linaclotide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 11.6× as often as Linaclotide in March 2026 — 79,319 items versus 6,863 in England.
79,319items
Ispaghula husk · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,863items
Linaclotide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Linaclotide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Linaclotide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Linaclotide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,319 | 6,863 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,227 | 88,489 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £881,843 | £288,348 |
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