Lactulose Prescribing at DOLPHIN HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
440
Total Quantity
271.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+33.6%
DOLPHIN HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 440 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,546 to the NHS. This is 33.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 440 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,546 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 440 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +33.6% 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.