Lactulose Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
372
Total Quantity
213.1K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+13%
ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 372 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,976 to the NHS. This is 13% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 213,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,976 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +13% 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.