Lactulose Prescribing at CHURCHFIELDS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
763
Total Quantity
447.9K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+131.8%
CHURCHFIELDS SURGERY prescribed 763 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,378 to the NHS. This is 131.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 763 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 447,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,378 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 763 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +131.8% 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.