Lactulose Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
615
Total Quantity
370.5K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+86.8%
WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 615 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,368 to the NHS. This is 86.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 370,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,368 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +86.8% 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.