Lactulose Prescribing at DEERNESS PARK MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
406
Total Quantity
252.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+23.3%
DEERNESS PARK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 406 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,414 to the NHS. This is 23.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 406 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 252,190 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,414 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 406 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +23.3% 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.