Lactulose Prescribing at BURSCOUGH FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
375
Total Quantity
181.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+13.9%
BURSCOUGH FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 375 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,921 to the NHS. This is 13.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 375 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 181,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,921 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 375 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +13.9% 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.