Lactulose vs Phosphates (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 36.6× as often as Phosphates (Rectal) in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 5,857 in England.
214,099items
Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,857items
Phosphates (Rectal) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Phosphates (Rectal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Phosphates (Rectal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Phosphates (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 214,099 | 5,857 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,500,629 | 74,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,491,363 | £1,006,663 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Phosphates (Rectal).