Lactulose Prescribing at MARSH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
734
Total Quantity
217.9K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+123%
MARSH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 734 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,313 to the NHS. This is 123% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 734 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 217,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,313 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 734 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +123% 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.