Lactulose Prescribing at BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
279.9K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+36.4%
BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 449 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,610 to the NHS. This is 36.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,610 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +36.4% 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.