Lactulose Prescribing at LEEDS CITY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
898
Total Quantity
530.5K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+172.8%
LEEDS CITY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 898 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,033 to the NHS. This is 172.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 898 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 530,524 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,033 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 898 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +172.8% 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.