Lactulose Prescribing at BROOK LANE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
278.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+38.8%
BROOK LANE SURGERY prescribed 457 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,724 to the NHS. This is 38.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 278,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,724 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +38.8% 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.