Lactulose Prescribing at DOWNTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
244
Total Quantity
140.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-25.9%
DOWNTON SURGERY prescribed 244 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,418 to the NHS. This is 25.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 139,980 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,418 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -25.9% 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.