Lactulose Prescribing at CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
804
Total Quantity
438.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+144.2%
CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 804 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,216 to the NHS. This is 144.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 804 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 438,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,216 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 804 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +144.2% 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.