Lactulose Prescribing at STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
783
Total Quantity
452.4K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+137.8%
STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 783 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,327 to the NHS. This is 137.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 783 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 452,405 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,327 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 783 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +137.8% 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.