Lactulose Prescribing at MAYFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
608
Total Quantity
325.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+84.7%
MAYFIELD SURGERY prescribed 608 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,047 to the NHS. This is 84.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 325,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,047 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +84.7% 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.