Lactulose Prescribing at DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
559
Total Quantity
253.1K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+69.8%
DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY prescribed 559 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,566 to the NHS. This is 69.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 559 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 253,054 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,566 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 559 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +69.8% 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.