Lactulose Prescribing at ALPHA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
255
Total Quantity
119.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-22.5%
ALPHA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 255 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,142 to the NHS. This is 22.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,142 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -22.5% 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.