Lactulose Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,402
Total Quantity
743.9K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+325.9%
BEACON MEDICAL prescribed 1,402 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,938 to the NHS. This is 325.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,402 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 743,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,938 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +325.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,402 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +325.9% 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.