Lactulose Prescribing at YORK MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,064
Total Quantity
627.4K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+223.2%
YORK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,064 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,879 to the NHS. This is 223.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,064 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 627,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,879 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +223.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,064 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +223.2% 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.