Lactulose Prescribing at LIBRARY HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,099
Total Quantity
592.5K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+233.8%
LIBRARY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,099 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,526 to the NHS. This is 233.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,099 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 592,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,526 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +233.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,099 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +233.8% 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.