Lactulose Prescribing at NESTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
520
Total Quantity
298.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+57.9%
NESTON SURGERY prescribed 520 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,782 to the NHS. This is 57.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 298,060 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,782 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +57.9% 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.