Lactulose Prescribing at KING STREET SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
595
Total Quantity
331.7K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+80.7%

KING STREET SURGERY prescribed 595 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,183 to the NHS. This is 80.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43

Prescribing Details

Total Items595
Total Quantity331,740
Total NHS Cost£3,183
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+80.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice595 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+80.7% 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.