Lactulose Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
471
Total Quantity
296.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+43.1%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 471 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,757 to the NHS. This is 43.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 471 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 296,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,757 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 471 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +43.1% 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.