Lactulose Prescribing at THORNBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
416
Total Quantity
229.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+26.4%
THORNBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 416 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,257 to the NHS. This is 26.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 416 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 229,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,257 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 416 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +26.4% 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.