Lactulose Prescribing at SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
942
Total Quantity
588.7K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+186.1%
SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 942 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,469 to the NHS. This is 186.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 942 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 588,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,469 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +186.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 942 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +186.1% 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.