Lactulose Prescribing at CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
767
Total Quantity
477.5K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+133%
CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 767 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,640 to the NHS. This is 133% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 767 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 477,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,640 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 767 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +133% 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.