Lactulose Prescribing at MARITIME HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,609
Total Quantity
843.8K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+388.7%
MARITIME HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,609 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,916 to the NHS. This is 388.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,609 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 843,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,916 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +388.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,609 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +388.7% 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.