Lactulose Prescribing at DUKINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
612
Total Quantity
388.0K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+85.9%
DUKINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 612 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,602 to the NHS. This is 85.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 612 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 387,990 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,602 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 612 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +85.9% 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.