Lactulose Prescribing at THE JAMES COCHRANE PRACT.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
745
Total Quantity
418.6K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+126.3%
THE JAMES COCHRANE PRACT. prescribed 745 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,839 to the NHS. This is 126.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 745 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 418,590 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,839 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 745 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +126.3% 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.