Ispaghula husk vs Sennosides
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 3.2× as often as Sennosides in May 2026 — 75,339 items versus 23,738 in England.
75,339items
Ispaghula husk · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,738items
Sennosides · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Sennosides: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Sennosides
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Sennosides |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 75,339 | 23,738 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,013 | 271,276 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £837,634 | £229,023 |
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