Lactulose Prescribing at HEALDS ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
856
Total Quantity
422.4K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+160%
HEALDS ROAD SURGERY prescribed 856 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,960 to the NHS. This is 160% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 856 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 422,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,960 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 856 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +160% 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.