Sterculia vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lactulose was dispensed 107,049.5× as often as Sterculia in March 2026 — 214,099 items versus 2 in England.
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Sterculia · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sterculia versus Lactulose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sterculia · ╌ Lactulose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sterculia | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2 | 214,099 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57 | 2,500,629 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £11 | £1,491,363 |