Lactulose Prescribing at THE LIMEHOUSE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
403
Total Quantity
207.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+22.4%
THE LIMEHOUSE PRACTICE prescribed 403 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,904 to the NHS. This is 22.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 207,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,904 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +22.4% 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.