Lactulose Prescribing at UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL UTC

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
66
Total Quantity
20.5K
NHS Cost
£201
vs National Avg
-80%

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL UTC prescribed 66 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £201 to the NHS. This is 80% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items66
Total Quantity20,540
Total NHS Cost£201
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-80%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice66 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference-80% vs national average
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.