Lactulose Prescribing at THE UPLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
419
Total Quantity
244.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+27.3%
THE UPLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 419 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,455 to the NHS. This is 27.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,455 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +27.3% 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.