Ispaghula husk vs Magnesium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 2,597.9× as often as Magnesium citrate in May 2026 — 75,339 items versus 29 in England.
75,339items
Ispaghula husk · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29items
Magnesium citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Magnesium citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Magnesium citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Magnesium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 75,339 | 29 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,013 | 320 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £837,634 | £736 |
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