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 Items583
Total Quantity328,090
Total NHS Cost£3,108
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+77.1%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice583 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+77.1% vs national average
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.