Lactulose vs Magnesium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 6,946.4× as often as Magnesium citrate in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 29 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29items
Magnesium citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Magnesium citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Magnesium citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Magnesium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 29 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 320 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £736 |
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