Lactulose Prescribing at MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
583
Total Quantity
339.7K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+77.1%
MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 583 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,172 to the NHS. This is 77.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 583 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 339,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,172 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 583 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +77.1% 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.