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 Items | 1,848 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,155,854 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,875 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +461.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,848 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +461.3% 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.