Lactulose Prescribing at THE HARVEY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
657
Total Quantity
396.3K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+99.6%
THE HARVEY PRACTICE prescribed 657 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,779 to the NHS. This is 99.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 657 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 396,330 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,779 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 657 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +99.6% 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.