Lactulose Prescribing at BRIERCLIFFE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
554
Total Quantity
332.0K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+68.3%
BRIERCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 554 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,062 to the NHS. This is 68.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 554 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 332,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,062 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 554 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +68.3% 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.