Lactulose vs Phosphates (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 35.3× as often as Phosphates (Rectal) in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 5,703 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,703items
Phosphates (Rectal) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Phosphates (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 5,703 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 74,032 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £983,915 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Phosphates (Rectal).