Lactulose Prescribing at THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
903
Total Quantity
525.9K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+174.3%
THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 903 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,962 to the NHS. This is 174.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 903 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 525,890 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,962 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +174.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 903 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +174.3% 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.