Lactulose Prescribing at JERSEY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
488
Total Quantity
257.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+48.2%
JERSEY PRACTICE prescribed 488 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,377 to the NHS. This is 48.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 257,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,377 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +48.2% 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.