Lactulose Prescribing at ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
617
Total Quantity
344.7K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+87.4%

ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 617 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,188 to the NHS. This is 87.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43

Prescribing Details

Total Items617
Total Quantity344,700
Total NHS Cost£3,188
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+87.4%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice617 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+87.4% 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.