Lactulose Prescribing at THE KEYS FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
260
Total Quantity
127.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-21%
THE KEYS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 260 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,185 to the NHS. This is 21% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 127,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,185 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -21% 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.