Lactulose Prescribing at SOLIHULL HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,108
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+540.3%
SOLIHULL HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,108 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,890 to the NHS. This is 540.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,108 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,137,798 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,890 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +540.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,108 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +540.3% 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.