Lactulose Prescribing at ALVERTHORPE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
58
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£209
vs National Avg
-82.4%
ALVERTHORPE prescribed 58 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £209 to the NHS. This is 82.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 58 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £209 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -82.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 58 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -82.4% 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.