Lactulose Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,039
Total Quantity
728.1K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+215.6%
SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 1,039 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,920 to the NHS. This is 215.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,039 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 728,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,920 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +215.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,039 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +215.6% 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.