Lactulose Prescribing at APSLEY SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
888
Total Quantity
473.8K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+169.7%

APSLEY SURGERY prescribed 888 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,562 to the NHS. This is 169.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63

Prescribing Details

Total Items888
Total Quantity473,820
Total NHS Cost£4,562
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+169.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice888 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+169.7% vs national average
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.