Lactulose Prescribing at SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
837
Total Quantity
490.8K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+154.2%
SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 837 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,535 to the NHS. This is 154.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 837 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 490,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,535 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 837 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +154.2% 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.