Lactulose Prescribing at NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
862
Total Quantity
552.8K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+161.8%
NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 862 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,030 to the NHS. This is 161.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 862 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 552,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,030 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 862 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +161.8% 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.