Lactulose Prescribing at BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
540
Total Quantity
328.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+64%
BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 540 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,873 to the NHS. This is 64% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 540 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 328,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,873 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 540 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +64% 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.