Lactulose Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
598
Total Quantity
418.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+81.6%
THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 598 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,918 to the NHS. This is 81.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 598 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 417,970 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,918 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 598 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +81.6% 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.