Lactulose Prescribing at MARKET OVERTON & SOMERBY SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
210
Total Quantity
147.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-36.2%
MARKET OVERTON & SOMERBY SURGERIES prescribed 210 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,399 to the NHS. This is 36.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 210 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,015 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,399 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 210 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -36.2% 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.