Lactulose Prescribing at SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
990
Total Quantity
563.4K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+200.7%
SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 990 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,058 to the NHS. This is 200.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 990 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 563,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,058 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +200.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 990 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +200.7% 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.