Lactulose Prescribing at BARLBOROUGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
874
Total Quantity
567.9K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+165.5%
BARLBOROUGH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 874 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,260 to the NHS. This is 165.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 567,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,260 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +165.5% 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.