Lactulose Prescribing at CRANESWATER GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
582
Total Quantity
350.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+76.8%
CRANESWATER GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 582 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,267 to the NHS. This is 76.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 582 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 350,052 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,267 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 582 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +76.8% 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.