Ispaghula husk vs Magnesium sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 19,829.8× as often as Magnesium sulfate in March 2026 — 79,319 items versus 4 in England.
79,319items
Ispaghula husk · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Magnesium sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Magnesium sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Magnesium sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Magnesium sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,319 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,227 | 100 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £881,843 | £27 |
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