Lactulose vs Macrogol 3350
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Macrogol 3350 was dispensed 3.2× as often as Lactulose in May 2026 — 644,763 items versus 201,445 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
644,763items
Macrogol 3350 · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Macrogol 3350: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Macrogol 3350
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Macrogol 3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 644,763 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 7,829,984 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £6,890,270 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Macrogol 3350.