Ispaghula husk vs Sodium picosulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 3.7× as often as Sodium picosulfate in May 2026 — 75,339 items versus 20,149 in England.
75,339items
Ispaghula husk · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,149items
Sodium picosulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Sodium picosulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Sodium picosulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Sodium picosulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 75,339 | 20,149 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,013 | 245,181 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £837,634 | £317,850 |
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