Lactulose Prescribing at PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
759
Total Quantity
475.9K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+130.5%
PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE prescribed 759 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,435 to the NHS. This is 130.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 759 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 475,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,435 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 759 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +130.5% 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.