Lactulose Prescribing at MD FAMILY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

223

Total Quantity

124.3K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-32.3%

MD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 223 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,172 to the NHS. This is 32.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	223
Total Quantity	124,300
Total NHS Cost	£1,172
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-32.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice	223 items
National average per practice	329 items
Difference	-32.3% 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.