Ispaghula husk vs Other osmotic laxative preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 120.5× as often as Other osmotic laxative preparations in April 2026 — 77,373 items versus 642 in England.
77,373items
Ispaghula husk · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
642items
Other osmotic laxative preparations · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Other osmotic laxative preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 77,373 | 642 |
| Items, last 12 months | 927,477 | 7,354 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £863,087 | £10,454 |
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