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 Items | 888 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 473,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,562 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 888 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +169.7% 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.