Lactulose Prescribing at MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
537
Total Quantity
320.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+63.1%
MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 537 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,048 to the NHS. This is 63.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 320,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,048 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +63.1% 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.