Lactulose Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
536
Total Quantity
294.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+62.8%
RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 536 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,650 to the NHS. This is 62.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 536 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 293,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,650 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 536 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +62.8% 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.