Lactulose Prescribing at KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
499
Total Quantity
310.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+51.6%
KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 499 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,850 to the NHS. This is 51.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 310,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,850 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +51.6% 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.