Lactulose Prescribing at GROVE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
410
Total Quantity
234.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+24.5%
GROVE SURGERY prescribed 410 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,179 to the NHS. This is 24.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 234,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,179 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +24.5% 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.