Lactulose Prescribing at BROOMHILL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
548
Total Quantity
392.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+66.5%
BROOMHILL SURGERY prescribed 548 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,757 to the NHS. This is 66.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 548 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 392,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,757 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 548 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +66.5% 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.