Lactulose Prescribing at CHERRYMEAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
257
Total Quantity
164.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-21.9%
CHERRYMEAD SURGERY prescribed 257 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,490 to the NHS. This is 21.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 164,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,490 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -21.9% 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.