Lactulose Prescribing at CEDAR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
925
Total Quantity
478.9K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+181%
CEDAR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 925 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,470 to the NHS. This is 181% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 925 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 478,885 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,470 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +181% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 925 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +181% 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.