Lactulose Prescribing at UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
439
Total Quantity
260.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+33.3%
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 439 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,418 to the NHS. This is 33.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 439 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,418 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 439 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +33.3% 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.