Lactulose Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
793
Total Quantity
465.3K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+140.9%
PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 793 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,326 to the NHS. This is 140.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 793 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 465,310 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,326 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 793 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +140.9% 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.