Lactulose Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
778
Total Quantity
455.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+136.3%

DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 778 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,307 to the NHS. This is 136.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
67

Prescribing Details

Total Items778
Total Quantity455,040
Total NHS Cost£4,307
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+136.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice778 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+136.3% vs national average
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.