Lactulose Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
391
Total Quantity
231.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+18.8%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 391 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,385 to the NHS. This is 18.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 231,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,385 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +18.8% 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.