Methylcellulose vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 214,099.0× as often as Methylcellulose in December 2025 — 214,099 items versus 1 in England.
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Methylcellulose · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
214,099items
Lactulose · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylcellulose versus Lactulose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylcellulose · ╌ Lactulose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Methylcellulose | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 214,099 |
| Items, last 12 months | 68 | 2,500,629 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £3 | £1,491,363 |
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