Lactulose Prescribing at ELLIS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
308
Total Quantity
200.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-6.4%
ELLIS PRACTICE prescribed 308 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,203 to the NHS. This is 6.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 308 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 200,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,203 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 308 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -6.4% 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.