Lactulose Prescribing at SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
897
Total Quantity
560.3K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+172.5%
SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 897 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,132 to the NHS. This is 172.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 897 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 560,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,132 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 897 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +172.5% 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.