Lactulose Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
665
Total Quantity
335.2K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+102%
PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 665 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,114 to the NHS. This is 102% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 665 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 335,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,114 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 665 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +102% 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.