Lactulose Prescribing at PERSHORE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

456

Total Quantity

263.2K

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

+38.5%

PERSHORE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 456 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,338 to the NHS. This is 38.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	456
Total Quantity	263,180
Total NHS Cost	£2,338
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+38.5%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice	456 items
National average per practice	329 items
Difference	+38.5% 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.