Lactulose Prescribing at SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
381.0K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+110.8%
SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 694 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,569 to the NHS. This is 110.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 381,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,569 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +110.8% 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.