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 Items | 1,352 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 780,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,245 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +310.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,352 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +310.7% 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.