Lactulose Prescribing at PHOENIX FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
571
Total Quantity
407.9K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+73.4%
PHOENIX FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 571 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,814 to the NHS. This is 73.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 407,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,814 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +73.4% 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.