Lactulose Prescribing at LINDEN MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
750
Total Quantity
459.2K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+127.8%
LINDEN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 750 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,259 to the NHS. This is 127.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 459,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,259 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +127.8% 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.