Lactulose Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
543
Total Quantity
324.6K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+64.9%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 543 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,318 to the NHS. This is 64.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 543 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 324,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,318 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 543 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +64.9% 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.