Lactulose Prescribing at COASTAL VILLAGES PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,538
Total Quantity
915.5K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+367.2%
COASTAL VILLAGES PRACTICE prescribed 1,538 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,516 to the NHS. This is 367.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 915,520 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,516 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +367.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +367.2% 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.