Lactulose Prescribing at SEATON & COLYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
267
Total Quantity
168.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-18.9%
SEATON & COLYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 267 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,570 to the NHS. This is 18.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 168,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,570 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -18.9% 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.