Lactulose Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
127.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-33.2%
THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 220 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,199 to the NHS. This is 33.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 127,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,199 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -33.2% 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.