Lactulose Prescribing at THE BURNS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
371
Total Quantity
196.4K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+12.7%
THE BURNS PRACTICE prescribed 371 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,877 to the NHS. This is 12.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 196,378 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,877 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +12.7% 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.