Lactulose Prescribing at THE PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,318
Total Quantity
827.7K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+300.3%

THE PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,318 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,714 to the NHS. This is 300.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
106

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,318
Total Quantity827,670
Total NHS Cost£7,714
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+300.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,318 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+300.3% vs national average
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.