Ispaghula husk vs Prucalopride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 3.2× as often as Prucalopride in May 2026 — 75,339 items versus 23,276 in England.
75,339items
Ispaghula husk · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,276items
Prucalopride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Prucalopride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Prucalopride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Prucalopride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 75,339 | 23,276 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,013 | 263,880 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £837,634 | £180,153 |
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