Lactulose Prescribing at PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
629
Total Quantity
394.9K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+91.1%
PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE prescribed 629 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,562 to the NHS. This is 91.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 629 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 394,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,562 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 629 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +91.1% 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.