Lactulose Prescribing at BEECH TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
345
Total Quantity
177.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+4.8%

BEECH TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 345 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,836 to the NHS. This is 4.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27

Prescribing Details

Total Items345
Total Quantity177,626
Total NHS Cost£1,836
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+4.8%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice345 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+4.8% vs national average
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.