Lactulose Prescribing at COLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
264
Total Quantity
160.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-19.8%
COLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 264 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,448 to the NHS. This is 19.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 264 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 160,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,448 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 264 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -19.8% 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.