Lactulose Prescribing at WEST MALLING GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
361
Total Quantity
227.3K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+9.7%
WEST MALLING GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 361 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,124 to the NHS. This is 9.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 361 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 227,310 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,124 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 361 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +9.7% 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.