Lactulose Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,186
Total Quantity
650.2K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+260.2%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,186 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,219 to the NHS. This is 260.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 650,157 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,219 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +260.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +260.2% 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.