Lactulose Prescribing at CHAPELGREEN PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,097
Total Quantity
787.0K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+233.2%

CHAPELGREEN PRACTICE prescribed 1,097 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,474 to the NHS. This is 233.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
85

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,097
Total Quantity787,038
Total NHS Cost£7,474
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+233.2%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,097 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+233.2% 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.