Lactulose Prescribing at HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
460
Total Quantity
243.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+39.7%
HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 460 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,301 to the NHS. This is 39.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 243,948 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,301 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +39.7% 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.