Lactulose Prescribing at NORTH CLACTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
751
Total Quantity
414.6K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+128.1%
NORTH CLACTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 751 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,871 to the NHS. This is 128.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 751 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 414,597 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,871 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 751 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +128.1% 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.