Lactulose Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
157.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-33.2%

HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 220 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,475 to the NHS. This is 33.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items220
Total Quantity157,790
Total NHS Cost£1,475
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-33.2%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice220 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference-33.2% 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.