Lactulose Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,370
Total Quantity
835.0K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+316.1%
BEACON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,370 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,729 to the NHS. This is 316.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 834,990 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,729 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +316.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +316.1% 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.