Lactulose Prescribing at IVY GROVE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
465
Total Quantity
261.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+41.2%
IVY GROVE SURGERY prescribed 465 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,448 to the NHS. This is 41.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 465 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 261,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,448 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 465 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +41.2% 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.