Lactulose Prescribing at QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
874
Total Quantity
521.7K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+165.5%

QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 874 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,915 to the NHS. This is 165.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
72

Prescribing Details

Total Items874
Total Quantity521,700
Total NHS Cost£4,915
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+165.5%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice874 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+165.5% vs national average
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.