Lactulose Prescribing at HEATHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
490
Total Quantity
281.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+48.8%
HEATHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 490 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,532 to the NHS. This is 48.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 281,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,532 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +48.8% 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.