Lactulose Prescribing at LOOMER MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
2,466
Total Quantity
1.6M
NHS Cost
£15.0K
vs National Avg
+649%

LOOMER MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,466 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,964 to the NHS. This is 649% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
214

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,466
Total Quantity1,579,394
Total NHS Cost£14,964
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+649%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,466 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+649% 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.