Lactulose Prescribing at CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
345
Total Quantity
208.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+4.8%
CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 345 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,957 to the NHS. This is 4.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 208,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,957 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +4.8% 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.