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 Items1,215
Total Quantity694,935
Total NHS Cost£6,550
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+269.1%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,215 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+269.1% 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.