Lactulose Prescribing at LUDHAM AND STALHAM GREEN SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
424
Total Quantity
219.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+28.8%
LUDHAM AND STALHAM GREEN SURGERIES prescribed 424 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,987 to the NHS. This is 28.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 219,448 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,987 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +28.8% 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.