Lactulose Prescribing at LOCKSTOWN PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
775
Total Quantity
404.9K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+135.4%
LOCKSTOWN PRACTICE prescribed 775 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,919 to the NHS. This is 135.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 404,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,919 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +135.4% 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.