Lactulose Prescribing at MINSTER SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
281
Total Quantity
137.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-14.6%
MINSTER SURGERY prescribed 281 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,234 to the NHS. This is 14.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,234 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -14.6% 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.