Lactulose Prescribing at THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,665
Total Quantity
986.1K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+405.7%
THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,665 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,204 to the NHS. This is 405.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,665 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 986,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,204 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +405.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,665 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +405.7% 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.