Lactulose Prescribing at RED AND GREEN PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
436
Total Quantity
277.9K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+32.4%
RED AND GREEN PRACTICE prescribed 436 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,586 to the NHS. This is 32.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 277,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,586 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +32.4% 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.