Ispaghula husk vs Phosphates (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 13.2× as often as Phosphates (Rectal) in May 2026 — 75,339 items versus 5,703 in England.
75,339items
Ispaghula husk · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,703items
Phosphates (Rectal) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Phosphates (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 75,339 | 5,703 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,013 | 74,032 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £837,634 | £983,915 |
See the full profile for Ispaghula husk or Phosphates (Rectal).