Lactulose Prescribing at DARTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
112
Total Quantity
56.1K
NHS Cost
£529
vs National Avg
-66%

DARTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 112 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £529 to the NHS. This is 66% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9

Prescribing Details

Total Items112
Total Quantity56,120
Total NHS Cost£529
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-66%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice112 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference-66% vs national average
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.