Ispaghula husk vs Magnesium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 3,448.7× as often as Magnesium citrate in March 2026 — 79,319 items versus 23 in England.
79,319items
Ispaghula husk · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23items
Magnesium citrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Magnesium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,319 | 23 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,227 | 330 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £881,843 | £640 |
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