Lactulose Prescribing at THE COUNTY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
590
Total Quantity
284.1K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+79.2%
THE COUNTY PRACTICE prescribed 590 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,727 to the NHS. This is 79.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 590 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,727 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 590 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +79.2% 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.