Lactulose Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
945
Total Quantity
540.2K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+187%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 945 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,023 to the NHS. This is 187% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 945 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 540,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,023 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +187% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 945 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +187% 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.