Lactulose Prescribing at BLOXWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
380
Total Quantity
179.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+15.4%
BLOXWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 380 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,686 to the NHS. This is 15.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 380 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 179,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,686 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 380 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +15.4% 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.