Lactulose Prescribing at EAST HILL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
317
Total Quantity
171.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-3.7%
EAST HILL SURGERY prescribed 317 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,600 to the NHS. This is 3.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 317 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 171,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,600 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 317 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -3.7% 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.