Other osmotic laxative preparations vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 336.6× as often as Other osmotic laxative preparations in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 636 in England.
636items
Other osmotic laxative preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
214,099items
Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other osmotic laxative preparations versus Lactulose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other osmotic laxative preparations · ╌ Lactulose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other osmotic laxative preparations | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 636 | 214,099 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,234 | 2,500,629 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,807 | £1,491,363 |
See the full profile for Other osmotic laxative preparations or Lactulose.