Lactulose Prescribing at QUAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,005
Total Quantity
584.4K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+205.3%
QUAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,005 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,497 to the NHS. This is 205.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,005 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 584,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,497 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +205.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,005 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +205.3% 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.