Lactulose vs Phosphates
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 106,286.0× as often as Phosphates in June 2026 — 212,572 items versus 2 in England.
212,572items
Lactulose · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Phosphates · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Phosphates: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Phosphates
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Phosphates |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 212,572 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,514,245 | 41 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,753,298 | £26 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Phosphates.