Lactulose Prescribing at MORTHEN ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
474
Total Quantity
278.3K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+44%
MORTHEN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 474 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,613 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 278,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,613 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +44% 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.