Lactulose Prescribing at MERTON LODGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,026
Total Quantity
511.2K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+211.6%
MERTON LODGE SURGERY prescribed 1,026 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,711 to the NHS. This is 211.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 511,220 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,711 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +211.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,026 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +211.6% 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.