Lactulose Prescribing at MURDISHAW
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
670
Total Quantity
360.2K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+103.5%
MURDISHAW prescribed 670 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,387 to the NHS. This is 103.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 360,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,387 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +103.5% 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.