Lactulose Prescribing at RINGMEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,114
Total Quantity
612.5K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+238.4%
RINGMEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,114 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,959 to the NHS. This is 238.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,114 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 612,512 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,959 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +238.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,114 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +238.4% 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.