Lactulose Prescribing at RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
298
Total Quantity
180.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-9.5%
RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 298 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,699 to the NHS. This is 9.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 298 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 180,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,699 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 298 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -9.5% 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.