Lactulose Prescribing at DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
669
Total Quantity
374.7K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+103.2%
DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 669 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,598 to the NHS. This is 103.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 669 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 374,724 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,598 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 669 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +103.2% 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.