Lactulose Prescribing at EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
968
Total Quantity
528.4K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+194%
EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 968 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,968 to the NHS. This is 194% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 968 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 528,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,968 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +194% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 968 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +194% 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.