Lactulose Prescribing at MARKET SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
721
Total Quantity
424.9K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+119%
MARKET SURGERY prescribed 721 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,926 to the NHS. This is 119% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 721 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 424,906 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,926 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 721 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +119% 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.