Lactulose Prescribing at RAVENSWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
499
Total Quantity
334.8K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+51.6%
RAVENSWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 499 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,105 to the NHS. This is 51.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 334,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,105 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +51.6% 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.