Lactulose Prescribing at THE COLLEGE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
824
Total Quantity
495.2K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+150.3%
THE COLLEGE PRACTICE prescribed 824 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,711 to the NHS. This is 150.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 824 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 495,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,711 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 824 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +150.3% 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.