Lactulose Prescribing at LITTLE COMMON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,177
Total Quantity
717.4K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+257.5%
LITTLE COMMON SURGERY prescribed 1,177 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,680 to the NHS. This is 257.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,177 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 717,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,680 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +257.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,177 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +257.5% 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.