Lactulose Prescribing at UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
935
Total Quantity
550.0K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+184%
UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 935 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,236 to the NHS. This is 184% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 935 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 549,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,236 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +184% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 935 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +184% 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.