Lactulose Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
670
Total Quantity
383.1K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+103.5%
THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 670 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,493 to the NHS. This is 103.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 383,140 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,493 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +103.5% 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.