Glycerol vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 9.1× as often as Glycerol in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 23,404 in England.
23,404items
Glycerol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
214,099items
Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glycerol versus Lactulose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glycerol · ╌ Lactulose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Glycerol | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 23,404 | 214,099 |
| Items, last 12 months | 270,231 | 2,500,629 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £77,071 | £1,491,363 |