Lactulose Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
853
Total Quantity
387.4K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+159.1%
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 853 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,925 to the NHS. This is 159.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 853 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 387,353 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,925 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 853 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +159.1% 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.