Lactulose Prescribing at BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
357
Total Quantity
180.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+8.4%
BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 357 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,722 to the NHS. This is 8.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 357 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 180,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,722 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 357 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +8.4% 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.