Lactulose Prescribing at THE THORPE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
643
Total Quantity
434.2K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+95.3%
THE THORPE PRACTICE prescribed 643 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,128 to the NHS. This is 95.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 643 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 434,170 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,128 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 643 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +95.3% 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.