Lactulose Prescribing at BALL TREE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
799
Total Quantity
451.4K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+142.7%
BALL TREE SURGERY prescribed 799 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,188 to the NHS. This is 142.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 799 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 451,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,188 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 799 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +142.7% 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.