Lactulose Prescribing at BENFIELD PARK MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
363
Total Quantity
243.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+10.3%
BENFIELD PARK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 363 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,298 to the NHS. This is 10.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 363 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 243,646 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,298 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 363 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +10.3% 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.