Lactulose Prescribing at EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,483
Total Quantity
864.0K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+350.5%
EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,483 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,302 to the NHS. This is 350.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 863,952 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,302 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +350.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +350.5% 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.