Lactulose Prescribing at BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
564
Total Quantity
278.9K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+71.3%

BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 564 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,702 to the NHS. This is 71.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
49

Prescribing Details

Total Items564
Total Quantity278,850
Total NHS Cost£2,702
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+71.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice564 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+71.3% 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.