Lactulose Prescribing at HT PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
610
Total Quantity
294.1K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+85.3%
HT PRACTICE prescribed 610 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,744 to the NHS. This is 85.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 610 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,744 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 610 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +85.3% 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.