Lactulose Prescribing at RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
666
Total Quantity
399.2K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+102.3%
RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 666 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,782 to the NHS. This is 102.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 666 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 399,190 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,782 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 666 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +102.3% 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.