Lactulose Prescribing at BEECH TREE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
760
Total Quantity
432.2K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+130.8%
BEECH TREE SURGERY prescribed 760 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,968 to the NHS. This is 130.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 432,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,968 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +130.8% 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.