Lactulose Prescribing at PENDLESIDE MEDICAL PRACT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
777
Total Quantity
452.1K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+136%
PENDLESIDE MEDICAL PRACT prescribed 777 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,074 to the NHS. This is 136% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 777 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 452,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,074 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 777 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +136% 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.