Lactulose Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
164
Total Quantity
93.9K
NHS Cost
£800
vs National Avg
-50.2%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 164 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £800 to the NHS. This is 50.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 164 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £800 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 164 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -50.2% 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.