Ispaghula husk vs Other osmotic laxative preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 125.4× as often as Other osmotic laxative preparations in May 2026 — 75,339 items versus 601 in England.
75,339items
Ispaghula husk · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
601items
Other osmotic laxative preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Other osmotic laxative preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Other osmotic laxative preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Other osmotic laxative preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 75,339 | 601 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,013 | 7,383 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £837,634 | £8,738 |
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