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 Items1,587
Total Quantity979,810
Total NHS Cost£9,134
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+382%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,587 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+382% vs national average
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.