Lactulose Prescribing at DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,221

Total Quantity

660.3K

NHS Cost

£6.1K

vs National Avg

+270.9%

DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,221 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,119 to the NHS. This is 270.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

108

Jun 2026

108

Jun 2026

111

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

126

Jun 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,221
Total Quantity	660,255
Total NHS Cost	£6,119
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+270.9%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,221 items
National average per practice	329 items
Difference	+270.9% 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.