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 Items1,108
Total Quantity657,960
Total NHS Cost£6,130
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+236.6%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,108 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+236.6% vs national average
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.