Lactulose Prescribing at GREENSANDS (POTTON)

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
302
Total Quantity
165.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-8.3%

GREENSANDS (POTTON) prescribed 302 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,555 to the NHS. This is 8.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
32

Prescribing Details

Total Items302
Total Quantity165,640
Total NHS Cost£1,555
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-8.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice302 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference-8.3% vs national average
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.