Lactulose Prescribing at PEEL GPS
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
678
Total Quantity
352.4K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+105.9%
PEEL GPS prescribed 678 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,536 to the NHS. This is 105.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 678 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 352,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,536 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 678 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +105.9% 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.