Lactulose Prescribing at LAWTON HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
516
Total Quantity
263.3K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+56.7%
LAWTON HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 516 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,460 to the NHS. This is 56.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 516 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 263,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,460 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 516 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +56.7% 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.