Lactulose Prescribing at ABBEY HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,587
Total Quantity
979.8K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+382%
ABBEY HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,587 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,134 to the NHS. This is 382% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,587 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 979,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,134 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +382% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,587 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +382% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.