Lactulose Prescribing at MOUNTWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
237
Total Quantity
138.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-28%
MOUNTWOOD SURGERY prescribed 237 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,296 to the NHS. This is 28% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 237 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 138,934 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,296 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 237 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -28% 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.