Lactulose Prescribing at CHADWELL HEATH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
571
Total Quantity
320.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+73.4%
CHADWELL HEATH SURGERY prescribed 571 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,017 to the NHS. This is 73.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 320,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,017 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +73.4% 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.