Lactulose Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
908
Total Quantity
528.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+175.8%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 908 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,098 to the NHS. This is 175.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 908 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 528,836 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,098 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +175.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 908 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +175.8% 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.