Lactulose Prescribing at CLECKHEATON GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
515
Total Quantity
337.7K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+56.4%
CLECKHEATON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 515 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,143 to the NHS. This is 56.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 515 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 337,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,143 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 515 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +56.4% 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.