Lactulose Prescribing at DESBOROUGH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
411
Total Quantity
230.1K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+24.8%
DESBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 411 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,150 to the NHS. This is 24.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 411 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,060 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,150 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 411 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +24.8% 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.