Lactulose Prescribing at CROOKES PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
465
Total Quantity
337.2K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+41.2%
CROOKES PRACTICE prescribed 465 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,289 to the NHS. This is 41.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 465 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 337,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,289 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 465 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +41.2% 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.