Lactulose Prescribing at HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
578
Total Quantity
301.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+75.6%
HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY prescribed 578 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,901 to the NHS. This is 75.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 301,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,901 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +75.6% 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.