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 Items760
Total Quantity432,210
Total NHS Cost£3,968
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+130.8%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice760 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+130.8% 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.