Lactulose Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,052
Total Quantity
620.0K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+219.5%
LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 1,052 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,789 to the NHS. This is 219.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,052 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 620,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,789 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +219.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,052 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +219.5% 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.