Lactulose Prescribing at EASTWOOD GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
806
Total Quantity
464.7K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+144.8%
EASTWOOD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 806 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,267 to the NHS. This is 144.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 806 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 464,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,267 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 806 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +144.8% 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.