Lactulose vs Sodium citrate (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 28.5× as often as Sodium citrate (Rectal) in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 7,062 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,062items
Sodium citrate (Rectal) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Sodium citrate (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 7,062 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 87,500 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £95,675 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Sodium citrate (Rectal).