Lactulose Prescribing at BRINNINGTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,215
Total Quantity
694.9K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+269.1%
BRINNINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,215 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,550 to the NHS. This is 269.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 694,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,550 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +269.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +269.1% 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.