Lactulose Prescribing at MAPLES FAMILY MED.PRACT.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
774
Total Quantity
461.8K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+135.1%
MAPLES FAMILY MED.PRACT. prescribed 774 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,435 to the NHS. This is 135.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 461,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,435 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 774 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +135.1% 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.