Lactulose Prescribing at KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
770
Total Quantity
413.7K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+133.9%
KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 770 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,912 to the NHS. This is 133.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 770 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 413,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,912 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 770 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +133.9% 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.