Glycerol vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 9.1× as often as Glycerol in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 22,175 in England.
22,175items
Glycerol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glycerol versus Lactulose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glycerol · ╌ Lactulose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Glycerol | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,175 | 201,445 |
| Items, last 12 months | 272,852 | 2,504,086 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £72,904 | £1,667,135 |