Lactulose Prescribing at KINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
537
Total Quantity
321.1K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+63.1%
KINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 537 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,919 to the NHS. This is 63.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,919 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +63.1% 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.