Lactulose Prescribing at NORTH BRINK PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,280
Total Quantity
704.8K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+288.8%

NORTH BRINK PRACTICE prescribed 1,280 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,637 to the NHS. This is 288.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
110

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,280
Total Quantity704,800
Total NHS Cost£6,637
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+288.8%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,280 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+288.8% vs national average
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.