Lactulose vs Naldemedine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 84.9× as often as Naldemedine in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 2,372 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,372items
Naldemedine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Naldemedine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Naldemedine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Naldemedine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 2,372 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 26,893 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £74,022 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Naldemedine.