Lactulose Prescribing at LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
171
Total Quantity
99.1K
NHS Cost
£932
vs National Avg
-48.1%
LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES prescribed 171 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £932 to the NHS. This is 48.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 171 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £932 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 171 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -48.1% 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.