Lactulose Prescribing at BELVOIR HEALTH GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,004
Total Quantity
601.9K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+205%

BELVOIR HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,004 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,611 to the NHS. This is 205% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
83

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,004
Total Quantity601,870
Total NHS Cost£5,611
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+205%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,004 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+205% vs national average
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.