Lactulose Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
410
Total Quantity
324.3K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+24.5%
HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 410 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,008 to the NHS. This is 24.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 324,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,008 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +24.5% 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.