Lactulose Prescribing at CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,108
Total Quantity
658.0K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+236.6%
CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,108 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,130 to the NHS. This is 236.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,108 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 657,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,130 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +236.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,108 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +236.6% 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.