Lactulose Prescribing at ESPLANADE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
713
Total Quantity
359.2K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+116.6%
ESPLANADE SURGERY prescribed 713 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,417 to the NHS. This is 116.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 713 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 359,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,417 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 713 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +116.6% 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.