Lactulose Prescribing at LARWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,561
Total Quantity
871.5K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+374.2%
LARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,561 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,655 to the NHS. This is 374.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 871,549 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,655 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +374.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +374.2% 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.