Lactulose Prescribing at LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,111
Total Quantity
621.3K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+237.5%
LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,111 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,803 to the NHS. This is 237.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,111 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 621,295 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,803 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +237.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,111 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +237.5% 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.