Lactulose Prescribing at HEELEY GREEN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
447
Total Quantity
315.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+35.8%
HEELEY GREEN SURGERY prescribed 447 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,952 to the NHS. This is 35.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 447 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 315,351 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,952 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 447 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +35.8% 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.