Lactulose Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
433
Total Quantity
241.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+31.5%
GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 433 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,273 to the NHS. This is 31.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 240,980 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,273 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +31.5% 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.