Lactulose Prescribing at DGS HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
153
Total Quantity
61.4K
NHS Cost
£593
vs National Avg
-53.5%
DGS HEALTH prescribed 153 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £593 to the NHS. This is 53.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 153 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £593 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 153 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -53.5% 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.