Lactulose Prescribing at MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
639
Total Quantity
345.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+94.1%
MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 639 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,332 to the NHS. This is 94.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 639 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 345,674 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,332 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 639 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +94.1% 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.