Ispaghula husk vs Sodium citrate (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 10.9× as often as Sodium citrate (Rectal) in March 2026 — 79,319 items versus 7,261 in England.
79,319items
Ispaghula husk · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,261items
Sodium citrate (Rectal) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Sodium citrate (Rectal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Sodium citrate (Rectal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Sodium citrate (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,319 | 7,261 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,227 | 86,811 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £881,843 | £99,807 |
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