Lactulose Prescribing at ABBEYWELL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
781
Total Quantity
501.8K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+137.2%
ABBEYWELL SURGERY prescribed 781 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,614 to the NHS. This is 137.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 781 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 501,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,614 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 781 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +137.2% 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.