Ispaghula husk vs Naldemedine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 33.6× as often as Naldemedine in March 2026 — 79,319 items versus 2,360 in England.
79,319items
Ispaghula husk · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,360items
Naldemedine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Naldemedine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Naldemedine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Naldemedine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,319 | 2,360 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,227 | 25,184 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £881,843 | £72,532 |
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