Arachis oil vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 4,684.8× as often as Arachis oil in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 43 in England.
43items
Arachis oil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Arachis oil versus Lactulose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Arachis oil · ╌ Lactulose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Arachis oil | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 43 | 201,445 |
| Items, last 12 months | 731 | 2,504,086 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,928 | £1,667,135 |
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