Lactulose Prescribing at DELAMERE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
390
Total Quantity
175.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+18.5%
DELAMERE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 390 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,654 to the NHS. This is 18.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 390 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,545 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,654 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 390 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +18.5% 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.