Lactulose Prescribing at CARADOC SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
923
Total Quantity
521.7K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+180.4%
CARADOC SURGERY prescribed 923 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,794 to the NHS. This is 180.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 923 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 521,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,794 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +180.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 923 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +180.4% 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.