Lactulose Prescribing at 168 MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
964
Total Quantity
573.5K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+192.8%
168 MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 964 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,431 to the NHS. This is 192.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 964 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 573,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,431 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +192.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 964 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +192.8% 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.