Lactulose vs Naldemedine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 90.7× as often as Naldemedine in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 2,360 in England.
214,099items
Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,360items
Naldemedine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Naldemedine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Naldemedine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Naldemedine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 214,099 | 2,360 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,500,629 | 25,184 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,491,363 | £72,532 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Naldemedine.