Lactulose vs Linaclotide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 31.2× as often as Linaclotide in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 6,863 in England.
214,099items
Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,863items
Linaclotide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Linaclotide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Linaclotide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Linaclotide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 214,099 | 6,863 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,500,629 | 88,489 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,491,363 | £288,348 |
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