Lactulose Prescribing at LINGFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
477
Total Quantity
273.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+44.9%
LINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 477 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,575 to the NHS. This is 44.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 273,520 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,575 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +44.9% vs national average |
Explore More
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.