Lactulose Prescribing at THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,352
Total Quantity
780.1K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+310.7%

THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE prescribed 1,352 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,245 to the NHS. This is 310.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
115

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,352
Total Quantity780,056
Total NHS Cost£7,245
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+310.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,352 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+310.7% vs national average
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.