Methylcellulose vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 201,445.0× as often as Methylcellulose in December 2025 — 201,445 items versus 1 in England.
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Methylcellulose · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
201,445items
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 | 201,445 |
| Items, last 12 months | 72 | 2,504,086 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £3 | £1,667,135 |
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