Arachis oil vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 3,509.8× as often as Arachis oil in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 61 in England.
61items
Arachis oil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
214,099items
Lactulose · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Arachis oil | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 61 | 214,099 |
| Items, last 12 months | 754 | 2,500,629 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £14,405 | £1,491,363 |
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