Lactulose Prescribing at SKELMANTHORPE FAMILY DOCTORS
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
281.9K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+38.8%
SKELMANTHORPE FAMILY DOCTORS prescribed 457 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,753 to the NHS. This is 38.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 281,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,753 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +38.8% 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.