Lactulose Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
400
Total Quantity
244.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+21.5%
CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 400 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,316 to the NHS. This is 21.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,316 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +21.5% 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.