Lactulose Prescribing at MONTAGUE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
611
Total Quantity
350.8K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+85.6%
MONTAGUE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 611 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,274 to the NHS. This is 85.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 611 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 350,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,274 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 611 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +85.6% 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.