Lactulose Prescribing at GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
648
Total Quantity
366.1K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+96.8%
GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY prescribed 648 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,545 to the NHS. This is 96.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 648 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 366,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,545 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 648 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +96.8% 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.