Lactulose Prescribing at LITTLETOWN FAMILY MED PRACT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
387
Total Quantity
192.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+17.6%
LITTLETOWN FAMILY MED PRACT prescribed 387 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,821 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 387 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 192,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,821 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 387 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.