Lactulose Prescribing at BARTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
987
Total Quantity
700.2K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+199.8%
BARTON SURGERY prescribed 987 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,592 to the NHS. This is 199.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 987 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 700,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,592 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +199.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 987 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +199.8% 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.