Lactulose Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
474
Total Quantity
262.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+44%
THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 474 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,500 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,500 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +44% 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.