Lactulose Prescribing at HEATHCOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
333
Total Quantity
170.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+1.1%
HEATHCOT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 333 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,582 to the NHS. This is 1.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 170,430 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,582 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +1.1% 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.