Lactulose Prescribing at SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
646
Total Quantity
372.8K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+96.2%
SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 646 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,434 to the NHS. This is 96.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 646 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 372,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,434 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 646 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +96.2% 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.