Lactulose Prescribing at HOWDALE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
624
Total Quantity
353.6K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+89.5%
HOWDALE SURGERY prescribed 624 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,018 to the NHS. This is 89.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 353,581 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,018 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +89.5% 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.