Lactulose Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
794
Total Quantity
505.9K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+141.2%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 794 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,721 to the NHS. This is 141.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 794 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 505,875 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,721 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 794 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +141.2% 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.