Lactulose Prescribing at PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,618
Total Quantity
954.0K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+391.5%
PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,618 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,936 to the NHS. This is 391.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,618 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 954,001 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,936 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +391.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,618 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +391.5% 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.