Lactulose Prescribing at RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
360
Total Quantity
169.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+9.3%
RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 360 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,598 to the NHS. This is 9.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 360 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,598 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 360 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +9.3% 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.