Lactulose Prescribing at THE HERON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
371
Total Quantity
215.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+12.7%
THE HERON PRACTICE prescribed 371 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,007 to the NHS. This is 12.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 215,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,007 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +12.7% 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.