Lactulose Prescribing at ALCONBURY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
591
Total Quantity
290.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+79.5%
ALCONBURY SURGERY prescribed 591 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,676 to the NHS. This is 79.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 591 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 290,322 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,676 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 591 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +79.5% 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.