Lactulose Prescribing at THE BARKANTINE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
585
Total Quantity
253.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+77.7%
THE BARKANTINE PRACTICE prescribed 585 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,445 to the NHS. This is 77.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 253,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,445 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +77.7% 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.