Ispaghula husk vs Linaclotide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 10.0× as often as Linaclotide in May 2026 — 75,339 items versus 7,508 in England.
75,339items
Ispaghula husk · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,508items
Linaclotide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Linaclotide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 75,339 | 7,508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,013 | 89,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £837,634 | £322,716 |
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