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 Items | 1,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 601,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,611 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +205% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +205% 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.