Lactulose Prescribing at SUNBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
525
Total Quantity
321.1K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+59.5%
SUNBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 525 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,042 to the NHS. This is 59.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 525 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,060 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,042 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 525 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +59.5% 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.