Lactulose Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
673
Total Quantity
402.9K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+104.4%
ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 673 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,437 to the NHS. This is 104.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 673 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,437 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 673 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +104.4% 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.