Lactulose vs Sodium citrate (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 29.5× as often as Sodium citrate (Rectal) in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 7,261 in England.
214,099items
Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,261items
Sodium citrate (Rectal) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Sodium citrate (Rectal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Sodium citrate (Rectal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Sodium citrate (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 214,099 | 7,261 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,500,629 | 86,811 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,491,363 | £99,807 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Sodium citrate (Rectal).