Lactulose Prescribing at LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,260
Total Quantity
688.6K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+282.7%
LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,260 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,655 to the NHS. This is 282.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 688,590 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,655 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +282.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +282.7% 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.