Lactulose Prescribing at BLURTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
301
Total Quantity
164.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-8.6%
BLURTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 301 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,552 to the NHS. This is 8.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 301 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 164,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,552 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 301 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -8.6% 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.