Lactulose Prescribing at CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,729
Total Quantity
932.9K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+425.2%
CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES prescribed 1,729 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,689 to the NHS. This is 425.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,729 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 932,866 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,689 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +425.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,729 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +425.2% 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.