Lactulose Prescribing at DIAMOND MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
747
Total Quantity
523.2K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+126.9%
DIAMOND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 747 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,980 to the NHS. This is 126.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 747 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 523,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,980 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 747 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +126.9% 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.