Lactulose Prescribing at GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,418
Total Quantity
824.2K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+330.7%

GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES prescribed 1,418 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,679 to the NHS. This is 330.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
124

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,418
Total Quantity824,220
Total NHS Cost£7,679
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+330.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,418 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+330.7% vs national average
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.