Lactulose Prescribing at HOMEWELL CURLEW PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
878
Total Quantity
491.7K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+166.7%
HOMEWELL CURLEW PRACTICE prescribed 878 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,728 to the NHS. This is 166.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 491,689 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,728 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +166.7% 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.