Lactulose Prescribing at READESMOOR MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
461
Total Quantity
266.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+40%
READESMOOR MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 461 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,504 to the NHS. This is 40% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 461 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 266,910 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,504 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 461 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +40% 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.