Lactulose vs Prucalopride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 8.7× as often as Prucalopride in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 23,276 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,276items
Prucalopride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Prucalopride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Prucalopride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Prucalopride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 23,276 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 263,880 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £180,153 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Prucalopride.