Lactulose Prescribing at MAGHULL FAMILY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
358
Total Quantity
189.9K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+8.7%
MAGHULL FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 358 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,966 to the NHS. This is 8.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 358 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 189,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,966 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 358 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +8.7% 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.