Lactulose Prescribing at MARUS BRIDGE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
189
Total Quantity
121.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-42.6%
MARUS BRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 189 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,144 to the NHS. This is 42.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,144 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -42.6% 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.