Lactulose Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
583
Total Quantity
328.1K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+77.1%
THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 583 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,108 to the NHS. This is 77.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 583 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 328,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,108 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 583 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +77.1% 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.