Lactulose Prescribing at BEECHWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
288
Total Quantity
187.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-12.5%
BEECHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 288 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,771 to the NHS. This is 12.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 288 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 187,235 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,771 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 288 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -12.5% 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.