Lactulose Prescribing at PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
520
Total Quantity
301.7K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+57.9%
PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 520 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,857 to the NHS. This is 57.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 301,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,857 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +57.9% 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.