Lactulose vs Macrogol 4000
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 201,445.0× as often as Macrogol 4000 in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 1 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Macrogol 4000 · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Macrogol 4000: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Macrogol 4000
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Macrogol 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £9 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Macrogol 4000.