Lactulose Prescribing at BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
398
Total Quantity
226.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+20.9%
BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE prescribed 398 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,196 to the NHS. This is 20.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 226,690 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,196 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +20.9% 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.