Lactulose Prescribing at BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
597
Total Quantity
283.2K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+81.3%
BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 597 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,634 to the NHS. This is 81.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 597 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 283,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,634 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 597 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +81.3% 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.