Lactulose Prescribing at HEART OF BATH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
599
Total Quantity
383.5K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+81.9%
HEART OF BATH prescribed 599 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,892 to the NHS. This is 81.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 599 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 383,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,892 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 599 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +81.9% 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.