Lactulose Prescribing at CARPENTERS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
609
Total Quantity
287.7K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+85%
CARPENTERS PRACTICE prescribed 609 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,760 to the NHS. This is 85% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 609 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 287,744 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,760 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 609 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +85% 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.