Lactulose Prescribing at LATHAM HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,040
Total Quantity
578.2K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+215.9%
LATHAM HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,040 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,515 to the NHS. This is 215.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,040 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 578,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,515 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +215.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,040 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +215.9% 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.