Lactulose Prescribing at LEACROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
385
Total Quantity
199.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+16.9%
LEACROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 385 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,922 to the NHS. This is 16.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 385 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 199,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,922 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 385 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +16.9% 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.