Ispaghula husk vs Phosphates (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 13.5× as often as Phosphates (Rectal) in March 2026 — 79,319 items versus 5,857 in England.
79,319items
Ispaghula husk · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,857items
Phosphates (Rectal) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Phosphates (Rectal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Phosphates (Rectal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Phosphates (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,319 | 5,857 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,227 | 74,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £881,843 | £1,006,663 |
See the full profile for Ispaghula husk or Phosphates (Rectal).