Lactulose Prescribing at LYME BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
477
Total Quantity
279.1K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+44.9%
LYME BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 477 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,614 to the NHS. This is 44.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,086 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,614 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +44.9% 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.