Lactulose Prescribing at THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,047
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+521.8%
THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,047 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,792 to the NHS. This is 521.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,047 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,160,782 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,792 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +521.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,047 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +521.8% 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.