Lactulose Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
525
Total Quantity
362.7K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+59.5%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 525 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,384 to the NHS. This is 59.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 525 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 362,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,384 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 525 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +59.5% 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.