Lactulose Prescribing at THE ROXTON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,127
Total Quantity
1.7M
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+849.8%
THE ROXTON PRACTICE prescribed 3,127 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,440 to the NHS. This is 849.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
262
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,127 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,651,585 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,440 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +849.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,127 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +849.8% 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.