Lactulose Prescribing at SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
649
Total Quantity
364.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+97.1%
SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 649 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,393 to the NHS. This is 97.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 649 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 364,030 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,393 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 649 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +97.1% 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.