Lactulose Prescribing at APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
570
Total Quantity
363.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+73.1%
APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 570 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,412 to the NHS. This is 73.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 570 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 363,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,412 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 570 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +73.1% 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.