Lactulose Prescribing at MEON HEALTH PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
991
Total Quantity
609.6K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+201%
MEON HEALTH PRACTICE prescribed 991 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,694 to the NHS. This is 201% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 991 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 609,647 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,694 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 991 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +201% 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.