Lactulose Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,253
Total Quantity
730.2K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+280.6%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 1,253 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,019 to the NHS. This is 280.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,253 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 730,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,019 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +280.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,253 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +280.6% 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.