Lactulose Prescribing at KINGSTEIGNTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
387
Total Quantity
214.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+17.6%
KINGSTEIGNTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 387 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,036 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 387 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 214,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,036 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 387 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.