Lactulose Prescribing at THE BRIDGE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
552
Total Quantity
293.9K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+67.7%
THE BRIDGE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 552 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,751 to the NHS. This is 67.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 293,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,751 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +67.7% 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.