Lactulose Prescribing at GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
572
Total Quantity
318.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+73.7%
GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 572 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,879 to the NHS. This is 73.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 318,220 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,879 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +73.7% 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.