Lactulose Prescribing at BEECHES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
477
Total Quantity
266.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+44.9%
BEECHES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 477 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,460 to the NHS. This is 44.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 266,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,460 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +44.9% 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.