Lactulose Prescribing at MALTHOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
455
Total Quantity
253.7K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+38.2%
MALTHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 455 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,344 to the NHS. This is 38.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 253,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,344 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +38.2% 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.