Lactulose vs Linaclotide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 26.8× as often as Linaclotide in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 7,508 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,508items
Linaclotide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Linaclotide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Linaclotide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Linaclotide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 7,508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 89,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £322,716 |
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