Ispaghula husk vs Liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 793.0× as often as Liquid paraffin in May 2026 — 75,339 items versus 95 in England.
75,339items
Ispaghula husk · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
95items
Liquid paraffin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Liquid paraffin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Liquid paraffin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 75,339 | 95 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,013 | 1,190 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £837,634 | £862 |
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