Lactulose Prescribing at TODMORDEN GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
762
Total Quantity
490.4K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+131.5%
TODMORDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 762 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,603 to the NHS. This is 131.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 762 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 490,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,603 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 762 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +131.5% 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.