Lactulose Prescribing at THE ECCLESBOURNE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
258
Total Quantity
227.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-21.6%

THE ECCLESBOURNE PRACTICE prescribed 258 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,115 to the NHS. This is 21.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items258
Total Quantity227,810
Total NHS Cost£2,115
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-21.6%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice258 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference-21.6% 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.