Lactulose Prescribing at CROFTON AND SHARLSTON MED PRAC
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
401
Total Quantity
236.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+21.8%
CROFTON AND SHARLSTON MED PRAC prescribed 401 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,287 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
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 236,554 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,287 |
| Presentations | 2 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.