Lactulose Prescribing at GREAT BARR PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
459
Total Quantity
239.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+39.4%
GREAT BARR PRACTICE prescribed 459 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,208 to the NHS. This is 39.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 459 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 239,430 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,208 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 459 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +39.4% 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.