Lactulose Prescribing at ABERNETHY HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
641
Total Quantity
402.6K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+94.7%
ABERNETHY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 641 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,773 to the NHS. This is 94.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 641 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,773 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 641 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +94.7% 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.