Lactulose Prescribing at ALBION MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

660

Total Quantity

406.8K

NHS Cost

£3.8K

vs National Avg

+100.5%

ALBION MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 660 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,825 to the NHS. This is 100.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	660
Total Quantity	406,800
Total NHS Cost	£3,825
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+100.5%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice	660 items
National average per practice	329 items
Difference	+100.5% 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.