Lactulose vs Methylnaltrexone bromide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 42,819.8× as often as Methylnaltrexone bromide in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 5 in England.
214,099items
Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Methylnaltrexone bromide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Methylnaltrexone bromide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Methylnaltrexone bromide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Methylnaltrexone bromide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 214,099 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,500,629 | 47 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,491,363 | £1,726 |
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