Lactulose Prescribing at CANTILUPE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
266.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+36.1%
CANTILUPE SURGERY prescribed 448 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,511 to the NHS. This is 36.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 266,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,511 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +36.1% 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.