Lactulose Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
388
Total Quantity
202.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+17.9%
LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 388 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,968 to the NHS. This is 17.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 388 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 202,430 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,968 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 388 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +17.9% 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.