Ispaghula husk vs Other osmotic laxative preparations
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 124.7× as often as Other osmotic laxative preparations in March 2026 — 79,319 items versus 636 in England.
79,319items
Ispaghula husk · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
636items
Other osmotic laxative preparations · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Other osmotic laxative preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,319 | 636 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,227 | 7,234 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £881,843 | £9,807 |
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