Lactulose vs Sodium picosulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 275.6× as often as Sodium picosulfate in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 731 in England.
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
731items
Sodium picosulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactulose versus Sodium picosulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactulose · ╌ Sodium picosulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactulose | Sodium picosulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,445 | 731 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,504,086 | 8,772 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,667,135 | £13,119 |
See the full profile for Lactulose or Sodium picosulfate.