Lactulose Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,020
Total Quantity
548.5K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+209.8%
THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,020 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,086 to the NHS. This is 209.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,020 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 548,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,086 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +209.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,020 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +209.8% 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.