Lactulose Prescribing at EXCEL PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
896
Total Quantity
443.8K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+172.2%
EXCEL PRIMARY CARE prescribed 896 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,099 to the NHS. This is 172.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 896 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 443,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,099 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 896 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +172.2% 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.