Lactulose Prescribing at ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
685
Total Quantity
409.4K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+108.1%
ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES prescribed 685 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,883 to the NHS. This is 108.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 685 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 409,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,883 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 685 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +108.1% 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.