Lactulose Prescribing at SUNLIGHT GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,061
Total Quantity
599.8K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+222.3%

SUNLIGHT GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,061 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,617 to the NHS. This is 222.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
82

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,061
Total Quantity599,750
Total NHS Cost£5,617
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+222.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,061 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+222.3% vs national average
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.