Castor oil vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 212,572.0× as often as Castor oil in September 2025 — 212,572 items versus 1 in England.
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Castor oil · September 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Lactulose · September 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Castor oil versus Lactulose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Castor oil · ╌ Lactulose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to September 2025
| Measure | Castor oil | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, September 2025 | 1 | 212,572 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24 | 2,514,245 |
| Net ingredient cost, September 2025 | £5 | £1,753,298 |
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