Lactulose Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
903
Total Quantity
510.0K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+174.3%
MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 903 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,732 to the NHS. This is 174.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 903 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 509,980 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,732 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +174.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 903 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +174.3% 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.