Lactulose Prescribing at OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
246
Total Quantity
134.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-25.3%
OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 246 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,259 to the NHS. This is 25.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,259 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -25.3% 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.