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 Items2,108
Total Quantity1,137,798
Total NHS Cost£10,890
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+540.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,108 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+540.3% 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.