Ispaghula husk vs Magnesium hydroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 26,184.3× as often as Magnesium hydroxide in June 2026 — 78,553 items versus 3 in England.
78,553items
Ispaghula husk · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Magnesium hydroxide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Magnesium hydroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Magnesium hydroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Magnesium hydroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 78,553 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 927,962 | 56 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £875,098 | £15 |
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