Lactulose Prescribing at LIVING WELL PARTNERSHIP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,007
Total Quantity
613.6K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+205.9%

LIVING WELL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,007 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,757 to the NHS. This is 205.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
88

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,007
Total Quantity613,640
Total NHS Cost£5,757
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+205.9%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,007 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+205.9% vs national average
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.