Lactulose Prescribing at SOUTHBOURNE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
299
Total Quantity
182.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-9.2%
SOUTHBOURNE PRACTICE prescribed 299 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,818 to the NHS. This is 9.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 299 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 182,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,818 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 299 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -9.2% 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.