Lactulose Prescribing at BACON LANE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
401
Total Quantity
225.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+21.8%
BACON LANE SURGERY prescribed 401 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,222 to the NHS. This is 21.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,250 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,222 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +21.8% 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.