Lactulose Prescribing at SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,848
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+461.3%

SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,848 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,875 to the NHS. This is 461.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
136

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,848
Total Quantity1,155,854
Total NHS Cost£10,875
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+461.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,848 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+461.3% 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.