Lactulose Prescribing at MALLING HEALTH FOUR
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
481
Total Quantity
296.3K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+46.1%
MALLING HEALTH FOUR prescribed 481 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,825 to the NHS. This is 46.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 481 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 296,310 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,825 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 481 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +46.1% 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.