Lactulose Prescribing at POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
791
Total Quantity
418.9K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+140.3%
POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE prescribed 791 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,923 to the NHS. This is 140.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 791 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 418,878 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,923 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 791 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +140.3% 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.