Lactulose vs Magnesium sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 18,313.2× as often as Magnesium sulfate in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 11 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Magnesium sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Magnesium sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Magnesium sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Magnesium sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 99 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £817 |
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