Lactulose Prescribing at URGENT GP CLINIC (LUTON)

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
461
Total Quantity
226.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+40%

URGENT GP CLINIC (LUTON) prescribed 461 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,115 to the NHS. This is 40% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43

Prescribing Details

Total Items461
Total Quantity226,350
Total NHS Cost£2,115
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+40%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice461 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+40% 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.