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 Items1,818
Total Quantity1,140,206
Total NHS Cost£10,776
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+452.2%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,818 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+452.2% vs national average
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.