Lactulose Prescribing at BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
334
Total Quantity
199.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+1.5%
BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 334 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,763 to the NHS. This is 1.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 199,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,763 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +1.5% 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.