Lactulose Prescribing at RHND

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

142

Total Quantity

110.2K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

-56.9%

RHND prescribed 142 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,027 to the NHS. This is 56.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	142
Total Quantity	110,150
Total NHS Cost	£1,027
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-56.9%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice	142 items
National average per practice	329 items
Difference	-56.9% 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.