Lactulose Prescribing at CHARLTON HILL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
543
Total Quantity
286.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+64.9%
CHARLTON HILL SURGERY prescribed 543 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,694 to the NHS. This is 64.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 543 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 286,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,694 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 543 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +64.9% 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.