Lactulose Prescribing at LAUREL BANK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
704
Total Quantity
373.8K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+113.8%
LAUREL BANK SURGERY prescribed 704 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,341 to the NHS. This is 113.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,341 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +113.8% 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.