Lactulose Prescribing at RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
283
Total Quantity
142.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-14%
RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 283 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,403 to the NHS. This is 14% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 283 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,403 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 283 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -14% 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.