Lactulose Prescribing at THE KEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
318
Total Quantity
186.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-3.4%
THE KEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 318 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,738 to the NHS. This is 3.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 318 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 186,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,738 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 318 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -3.4% 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.