Lactulose Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
879
Total Quantity
487.8K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+167%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 879 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,876 to the NHS. This is 167% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 879 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 487,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,876 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +167% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 879 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +167% 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.