Lactulose Prescribing at THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
434
Total Quantity
231.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+31.8%
THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT. prescribed 434 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,157 to the NHS. This is 31.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 231,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,157 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +31.8% 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.