Lactulose Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
479
Total Quantity
241.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+45.5%
HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 479 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,262 to the NHS. This is 45.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 479 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 241,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,262 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 479 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +45.5% 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.