Lactulose Prescribing at LUDLOW - PORTCULLIS

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
392
Total Quantity
256.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+19.1%

LUDLOW - PORTCULLIS prescribed 392 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,396 to the NHS. This is 19.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32

Prescribing Details

Total Items392
Total Quantity256,600
Total NHS Cost£2,396
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+19.1%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice392 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+19.1% 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.