Lactulose Prescribing at CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
562
Total Quantity
311.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+70.7%
CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 562 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,926 to the NHS. This is 70.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 562 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 311,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,926 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 562 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +70.7% 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.