Lactulose Prescribing at DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
485
Total Quantity
252.5K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+47.3%
DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 485 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,400 to the NHS. This is 47.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 485 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 252,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,400 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 485 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +47.3% 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.