Lactulose Prescribing at JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,043
Total Quantity
584.9K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+216.8%
JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,043 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,487 to the NHS. This is 216.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,043 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 584,923 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,487 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +216.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,043 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +216.8% 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.