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 Items1,039
Total Quantity728,130
Total NHS Cost£6,920
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+215.6%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,039 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+215.6% vs national average
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.