Lactulose Prescribing at GUILDOWNS GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
518
Total Quantity
309.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+57.3%
GUILDOWNS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 518 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,870 to the NHS. This is 57.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 309,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,870 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +57.3% 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.