Lactulose Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,756
Total Quantity
1.6M
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+737.1%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,756 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,577 to the NHS. This is 737.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
229
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,566,115 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,577 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +737.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +737.1% 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.