Lactulose Prescribing at DENTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
460
Total Quantity
278.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+39.7%
DENTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 460 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,932 to the NHS. This is 39.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 277,962 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,932 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +39.7% 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.