Lactulose Prescribing at CORE CARE FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
140
Total Quantity
79.6K
NHS Cost
£739
vs National Avg
-57.5%
CORE CARE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 140 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £739 to the NHS. This is 57.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 140 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £739 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 140 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -57.5% 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.