Lactulose Prescribing at CHARNWOOD MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
581
Total Quantity
392.0K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+76.5%
CHARNWOOD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 581 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,688 to the NHS. This is 76.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 581 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 392,024 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,688 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 581 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +76.5% 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.