Lactulose Prescribing at THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
720
Total Quantity
415.6K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+118.7%
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 720 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,104 to the NHS. This is 118.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 720 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 415,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,104 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 720 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +118.7% 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.