Lactulose Prescribing at DERBY ROAD GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
496
Total Quantity
331.4K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+50.7%
DERBY ROAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 496 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,052 to the NHS. This is 50.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 331,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,052 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +50.7% 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.