Lactulose Prescribing at ARIEL HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
427
Total Quantity
271.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+29.7%
ARIEL HEALTHCARE prescribed 427 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,536 to the NHS. This is 29.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 427 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,536 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 427 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +29.7% 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.