Lactulose Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
864
Total Quantity
525.7K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+162.4%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 864 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,037 to the NHS. This is 162.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 864 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 525,714 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,037 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 864 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +162.4% 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.