Lactulose Prescribing at NEW COURT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
489
Total Quantity
285.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+48.5%
NEW COURT SURGERY prescribed 489 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,681 to the NHS. This is 48.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 285,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,681 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +48.5% 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.