Lactulose Prescribing at CLEVELAND SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,052
Total Quantity
669.1K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+219.5%
CLEVELAND SURGERY prescribed 1,052 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,231 to the NHS. This is 219.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,052 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 669,086 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,231 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +219.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,052 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +219.5% 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.