Lactulose vs Naloxegol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 64.2× as often as Naloxegol in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 3,140 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,140items
Naloxegol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Naloxegol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Naloxegol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Naloxegol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 3,140 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 29,065 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £130,798 |