Lactulose Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
725
Total Quantity
411.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+120.2%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 725 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,946 to the NHS. This is 120.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 725 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 411,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,946 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 725 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +120.2% 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.