Lactulose Prescribing at CHEYLESMORE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
417
Total Quantity
207.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+26.7%
CHEYLESMORE SURGERY prescribed 417 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,977 to the NHS. This is 26.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 417 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 207,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,977 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 417 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +26.7% 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.