Lactulose Prescribing at LANGTHWAITE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
198
Total Quantity
115.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-39.9%
LANGTHWAITE SURGERY prescribed 198 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,062 to the NHS. This is 39.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 198 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,062 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 198 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -39.9% 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.