Lactulose vs Phosphates (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 35.9× as often as Phosphates (Rectal) in April 2026 — 210,602 items versus 5,870 in England.
210,602items
Lactulose · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,870items
Phosphates (Rectal) · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Phosphates (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 210,602 | 5,870 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,510,438 | 74,746 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,740,368 | £1,075,642 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Phosphates (Rectal).