Lactulose Prescribing at LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
547
Total Quantity
294.7K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+66.2%
LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 547 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,756 to the NHS. This is 66.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 547 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,756 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 547 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +66.2% 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.