Lactulose Prescribing at HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
262
Total Quantity
172.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-20.4%
HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 262 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,639 to the NHS. This is 20.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 262 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 172,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,639 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 262 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -20.4% 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.