Lactulose Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
791
Total Quantity
409.6K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+140.3%
GP DIRECT prescribed 791 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,956 to the NHS. This is 140.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 791 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 409,554 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,956 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 791 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +140.3% 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.