Lactulose Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
411
Total Quantity
219.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+24.8%
LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 411 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,052 to the NHS. This is 24.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 411 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 219,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,052 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 411 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +24.8% 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.