Lactulose Prescribing at HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,798
Total Quantity
920.8K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+446.1%
HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,798 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,015 to the NHS. This is 446.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,798 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 920,756 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,015 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +446.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,798 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +446.1% 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.