Other osmotic laxative preparations vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 335.2× as often as Other osmotic laxative preparations in May 2026 — 201,445 items versus 601 in England.
601items
Other osmotic laxative preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
201,445items
Lactulose · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other osmotic laxative preparations | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 601 | 201,445 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,383 | 2,504,086 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,738 | £1,667,135 |
See the full profile for Other osmotic laxative preparations or Lactulose.