Lactulose Prescribing at WEST COMMON LANE TEACHING PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
276
Total Quantity
137.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-16.2%
WEST COMMON LANE TEACHING PRACTICE prescribed 276 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,308 to the NHS. This is 16.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 276 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,308 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 276 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -16.2% 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.