Liquid paraffin vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 2,120.5× as often as Liquid paraffin in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 95 in England.
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Liquid paraffin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Liquid paraffin versus Lactulose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Liquid paraffin · ╌ Lactulose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Liquid paraffin | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 95 | 201,445 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,190 | 2,504,086 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £862 | £1,667,135 |
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