Lactulose Prescribing at KINGSWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
408
Total Quantity
199.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+23.9%
KINGSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 408 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,847 to the NHS. This is 23.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 408 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 199,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,847 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 408 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +23.9% 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.