Lactulose Prescribing at YIEWSLEY FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
555
Total Quantity
286.7K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+68.6%
YIEWSLEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 555 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,812 to the NHS. This is 68.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 555 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 286,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,812 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 555 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +68.6% 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.