Lactulose Prescribing at BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
969
Total Quantity
512.0K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+194.3%
BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 969 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,820 to the NHS. This is 194.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 969 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 512,005 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,820 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +194.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 969 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +194.3% 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.