Lactulose Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
427
Total Quantity
217.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+29.7%

HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 427 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,099 to the NHS. This is 29.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items427
Total Quantity217,828
Total NHS Cost£2,099
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+29.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice427 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+29.7% vs national average
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.