Lactulose Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
204
Total Quantity
60.2K
NHS Cost
£591
vs National Avg
-38%
PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH prescribed 204 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £591 to the NHS. This is 38% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 204 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,230 |
| Total NHS Cost | £591 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 204 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -38% 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.