Lactulose Prescribing at SARUM HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
400
Total Quantity
248.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+21.5%
SARUM HEALTH GROUP prescribed 400 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,255 to the NHS. This is 21.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 248,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,255 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +21.5% 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.