Lactulose Prescribing at THE RIVERSIDE HEALTH CTR
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
314
Total Quantity
166.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-4.6%
THE RIVERSIDE HEALTH CTR prescribed 314 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,487 to the NHS. This is 4.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 314 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 166,762 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,487 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 314 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -4.6% 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.