Lactulose Prescribing at HUMBER PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,133
Total Quantity
676.0K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+244.1%
HUMBER PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,133 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,305 to the NHS. This is 244.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,133 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 675,978 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,305 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +244.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,133 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +244.1% vs national average |
Explore More
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.