Lactulose Prescribing at BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
635
Total Quantity
486.4K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+92.9%
BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 635 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,469 to the NHS. This is 92.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 486,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,469 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +92.9% 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.