Lactulose Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,818
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+452.2%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,818 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,776 to the NHS. This is 452.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,140,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,776 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +452.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +452.2% 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.