Lactulose Prescribing at LINDEN HALL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
548
Total Quantity
337.8K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+66.5%
LINDEN HALL SURGERY prescribed 548 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,187 to the NHS. This is 66.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 548 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 337,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,187 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 548 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +66.5% 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.