Lactulose Prescribing at LIVERPOOL RD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
367
Total Quantity
246.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+11.5%
LIVERPOOL RD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 367 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,290 to the NHS. This is 11.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 367 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 246,883 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,290 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 367 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +11.5% 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.