Lactulose Prescribing at HEALTH AND BEYOND
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,370
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+619.9%
HEALTH AND BEYOND prescribed 2,370 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,680 to the NHS. This is 619.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,234,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,680 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +619.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +619.9% 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.