Lactulose Prescribing at THE PEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
931
Total Quantity
474.8K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+182.8%
THE PEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 931 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,459 to the NHS. This is 182.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 931 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 474,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,459 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +182.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 931 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +182.8% 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.