Lactulose Prescribing at GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,923
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+484.1%
GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,923 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,934 to the NHS. This is 484.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,923 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,248,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,934 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +484.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,923 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +484.1% 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.