Lactulose Prescribing at HERSHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
263
Total Quantity
126.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-20.1%
HERSHAM SURGERY prescribed 263 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,183 to the NHS. This is 20.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 263 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,183 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 263 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -20.1% 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.