Lactulose Prescribing at DEVON SQUARE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
243
Total Quantity
150.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-26.2%
DEVON SQUARE SURGERY prescribed 243 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,395 to the NHS. This is 26.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,395 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -26.2% 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.