Lactulose Prescribing at COASTAL MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,849
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+461.6%
COASTAL MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,849 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,080 to the NHS. This is 461.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,849 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,158,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,080 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +461.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,849 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +461.6% 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.