Lactulose Prescribing at PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
549
Total Quantity
332.7K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+66.8%
PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 549 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,089 to the NHS. This is 66.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 549 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 332,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,089 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 549 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +66.8% 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.