Lactulose vs Phosphates
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 50,361.3× as often as Phosphates in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 4 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Phosphates · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Phosphates: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Phosphates
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Phosphates |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 47 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £62 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Phosphates.