Lactulose Prescribing at LOCKFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
814
Total Quantity
420.4K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+147.3%
LOCKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 814 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,938 to the NHS. This is 147.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 814 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 420,443 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,938 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 814 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +147.3% 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.