Lactulose Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
327
Total Quantity
154.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-0.7%
SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 327 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,686 to the NHS. This is 0.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 327 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 154,490 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,686 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 327 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -0.7% 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.