Lactulose Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,378
Total Quantity
1.9M
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+926.1%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,378 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,725 to the NHS. This is 926.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
283
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,378 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,870,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,725 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +926.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,378 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +926.1% 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.