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 Items | 564 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 278,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,702 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 564 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +71.3% 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.