Lactulose Prescribing at HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
675
Total Quantity
352.5K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+105%
HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 675 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,319 to the NHS. This is 105% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 352,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,319 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +105% 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.