Lactulose Prescribing at HEADY HILL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
285
Total Quantity
159.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-13.4%
HEADY HILL SURGERY prescribed 285 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,499 to the NHS. This is 13.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 285 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 159,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,499 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 285 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -13.4% 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.