Lactulose Prescribing at ISLAND CITY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,272
Total Quantity
791.7K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+286.4%

ISLAND CITY PRACTICE prescribed 1,272 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,410 to the NHS. This is 286.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
95

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,272
Total Quantity791,710
Total NHS Cost£7,410
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+286.4%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,272 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+286.4% vs national average
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.