Lactulose Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY, EPPING
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
468
Total Quantity
268.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+42.2%
HIGH STREET SURGERY, EPPING prescribed 468 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,531 to the NHS. This is 42.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 468 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,910 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,531 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 468 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +42.2% 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.