Lactulose Prescribing at MARKET DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,264
Total Quantity
733.5K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+283.9%

MARKET DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,264 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,908 to the NHS. This is 283.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
107

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,264
Total Quantity733,500
Total NHS Cost£6,908
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+283.9%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,264 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+283.9% vs national average
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.