Lactulose vs Lubiprostone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 212,572.0× as often as Lubiprostone in June 2026 — 212,572 items versus 1 in England.
212,572items
Lactulose · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lubiprostone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Lubiprostone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Lubiprostone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Lubiprostone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 212,572 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,514,245 | 11 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,753,298 | £0 |
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