Lactulose vs Lubiprostone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 214,099.0× as often as Lubiprostone in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 1 in England.
214,099items
Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lubiprostone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Lubiprostone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Lubiprostone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Lubiprostone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 214,099 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,500,629 | 11 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,491,363 | £0 |
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