Lactulose Prescribing at LADYBARN GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

469

Total Quantity

187.6K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+42.5%

LADYBARN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 469 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,773 to the NHS. This is 42.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	469
Total Quantity	187,616
Total NHS Cost	£1,773
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+42.5%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice	469 items
National average per practice	329 items
Difference	+42.5% 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.