Lactulose Prescribing at OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
470
Total Quantity
280.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+42.8%
OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 470 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,599 to the NHS. This is 42.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 280,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,599 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +42.8% 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.