Lactulose Prescribing at GPS HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,090
Total Quantity
539.6K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+231.1%
GPS HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,090 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,406 to the NHS. This is 231.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,090 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 539,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,406 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +231.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,090 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +231.1% 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.