Lactulose Prescribing at THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
792
Total Quantity
526.5K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+140.6%
THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 792 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,136 to the NHS. This is 140.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 792 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 526,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,136 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 792 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +140.6% 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.