Lactulose Prescribing at THE ROYTON & CROMPTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,597
Total Quantity
986.7K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+385.1%
THE ROYTON & CROMPTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,597 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,357 to the NHS. This is 385.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,597 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 986,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,357 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +385.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,597 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +385.1% 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.