Lactulose vs Phosphates
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 107,049.5× as often as Phosphates in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 2 in England.
214,099items
Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Phosphates · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Phosphates: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Phosphates
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Phosphates |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 214,099 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,500,629 | 53 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,491,363 | £17 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Phosphates.