Lactulose vs Naloxegol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 73.6× as often as Naloxegol in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 2,910 in England.
214,099items
Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,910items
Naloxegol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Naloxegol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Naloxegol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Naloxegol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 214,099 | 2,910 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,500,629 | 27,049 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,491,363 | £124,344 |