Lactulose Prescribing at ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CHESTERFIELD
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,352
Total Quantity
703.8K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+310.7%
ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CHESTERFIELD prescribed 1,352 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,566 to the NHS. This is 310.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,352 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 703,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,566 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +310.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,352 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +310.7% 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.