Lactulose Prescribing at HIGHWOODS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
892
Total Quantity
522.0K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+170.9%
HIGHWOODS SURGERY prescribed 892 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,848 to the NHS. This is 170.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 892 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 522,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,848 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +170.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 892 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +170.9% 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.