Lactulose Prescribing at COULBY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
401
Total Quantity
195.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+21.8%
COULBY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 401 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,828 to the NHS. This is 21.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 195,835 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,828 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +21.8% 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.